Essential measurements in pediatric musculoskeletal imaging / Paolo Simoni, Maria Pilar Aparisi Gomez, editors.

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Essential measurements in pediatric musculoskeletal imaging / Paolo Simoni, Maria Pilar Aparisi Gomez, editors.

9783031177354 (electronic bk.)
3031177355 (electronic bk.)
9783031177347
3031177347

Cham : Springer, 2022.

English

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations (black and white, and color).

10.1007/978-3-031-17735-4 doi

RJ51.D5

618.92/00754

This practical guide presents an up-to-date, comprehensive yet concise collection of the most frequently used measurements in musculoskeletal studies carried out in children and adolescents through the different radiological modalities. The book covers the measurements applied on various anatomical regions in a succinct and easy-to-use structure, with additional chapters dedicated to specific techniques and focused evaluations. It provides radiological images, informative drawings, and diagrams to describe each measurement and explain its applications and role in specific diseases. Also, the book identifies potential difficulties regarding positioning and techniques and offers tips to avoid misinterpretation. The book is a handy reference for everyday use and helps practitioners evaluate pediatric musculoskeletal studies by providing precise instructions on how to perform accurate measurements and interpret them to obtain an accurate diagnosis. .

References -- Spine -- Spine -- Cervical Spine -- Basilar Invagination/Impression -- Atlanto-Occipital Junction -- Atlanto-Dens Interval (ADI) -- Posterior Atlanto-Dens Relationship -- Posterior Cervical Line/Posterior Line of Swischuk -- Prevertebral Soft Tissue Assessment -- Spinal Canal Size -- Vertebral Body Height -- Thoracolumbar Spine -- Thoracic Kyphosis -- Modified Cobb Angle -- Sagittal Balance -- C7 Plumb Line -- Scoliosis -- Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis -- Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis -- Cobb Angle -- Coronal Balance -- Lumbar Spinal Canal Dimensions -- References -- Shoulder

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