10.1055/b-0034-87933 Diaphysis (Long Bones): Terminology of Limb Alteration Dysmelia is the malformation of a limb due to disturbance in embryonic development and may range from mild hypoplasia of a single…
10.1055/b-0034-87921 Chest Wall: Clavicle Table 5.11 Clavicle: erosions and contour irregularities of the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints Diagnosis Findings Comments Pseudofracture False appearance of midshaft fracture due to rotation or…
10.1055/b-0034-87922 Chest Wall: Scapula Table 5.16 Scapula: hypoplasia Diagnosis Findings Comments Brachial plexus palsy (Erb palsy) Fig. 5.17a, b Variable degrees of hypoplasia of the inferior glenoid with posterior subluxation…
10.1055/b-0034-87913 The Pediatric Vertebral Column: Anomalies of Vertebral Body Shape and Size Decreased Height Generalized of Multiple Flattened Vertebrae (Platyspondyly) In all cases of platyspondyly, it should be ascertained whether…
10.1055/b-0034-87928 Epiphysis: Overgrowth Solitary overgrowth is most commonly associated with chronic inflammation or chronically increased blood flow. Table 5.30 Epiphyses: solitary overgrowth Diagnosis Findings Comments JIA Fig. 5.42a–c Periarticular osteopenia,…
10.1055/b-0034-87926 Joints: Widened Joint Space Table 5.24 Joints: joint effusion Diagnosis Findings Comments Toxic synovitis Fig. 5.30a, b Sterile hip aspiration. Patients tend to have less painful hip symptoms than…
10.1055/b-0034-87929 Epiphysis: Small Epiphysis Table 5.32 Epiphyses: solitary small epiphysis Diagnosis Findings Comments AVN Several different staging systems of AVN illustrate the imaging features of early vs. advanced disease. DD:…
10.1055/b-0034-87927 Joints: Narrowed Joint Space and Ankylosis Table 5.27 Joints: ankylosis Diagnosis Findings Comments Postsurgical Bone bridges prior to joint. Ankylosis correlates with the locations of fusion; surgical defects and…
10.1055/b-0034-87925 Pelvis: Ischium and Pubic Bones Table 5.21 Pelvis: widening (diastasis) of the pubic symphysis Diagnosis Findings Comments Trauma Separation of the medial ends of the pubic bones. A second…
10.1055/b-0034-87896 The Skull Base: Intracranial Abnormalities Imaging Methods Ultrasonography Brain US plays a central role in the detection and management of neonatal disease in the preterm and term infant. Although…
