Musculoskeletal Imaging

Stress Injury

Prevalence, Epidemiology, and Definitions Stress injuries are a common cause of pain and morbidity and have become commonplace among the members of our increasingly active society. There is some confusion regarding the numerous terms used to describe these injuries, and…

Upper Extremity Injuries in Children

Prevalence, Epidemiology, and Definitions Patterns of injury in children are different from those of adults, partly because of the unique structure of the pediatric skeleton. Injuries of the upper extremity account for 65% of all fractures and dislocations in children…

Lower Extremity Injuries in Children

Epidemiology and Background The prevalence of both acute traumatic and chronic overuse injuries of the lower extremity has increased in children for a number of reasons. Children are participating in athletics at earlier ages and a higher rate than in…

Imaging of the Forefoot

Imaging Techniques Radiographs are an essential tool in the initial assessment of most conditions affecting the foot, whether they are acute or chronic traumatic lesions or infectious, inflam­matory, or neoplastic conditions. Standard views include anteroposterior, lateral, and external oblique projections.…

Soft Tissue Injury to the Ankle : Tendon Injuries

Etiology Ankle tendon injuries most commonly occur as a result of chronic microtearing due to overuse from athletic activity and/or primary degeneration. Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, gout, hyperparathyroidism, and diabetes can also lead to tendon infiltration…