This is a comprehensive textbook on imaging of pediatric skeletal trauma. It provides a detailed description of the techniques used and the imaging findings, detailing their clinical relevance. In the first part of the book the various techniques and procedures needed to successfully image both acute and more chronic skeletal injuries are discussed in depth. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. The second part of the book documents the different types of skeletal injury, and the chapters are arranged according to anatomical site. In addition, chapters are included on growth plate injuries, non-accidental injuries, and normal variants that can imitate fractures. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book is designed to be of value to all radiologists who are involved with pediatric trauma, whether trainees or consultants, and also to orthopedic surgeons.

Imaging Techniques and Procedures

Paediatric Trauma Radiography
Radiographic Positioning
CT
Ultrasound in Paediatric Trauma
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Clinical Problems
Normal Anatomical Variants and Other Mimics of Skeletal Trauma
Basic Science of Paediatric Fractures
Long Bone Fractures
Growth Plate (Physeal) Injuries
Non-accidental Injury
Pelvic Fractures
The Hip Joint
The Paediatric Knee
Ankle
Foot Fractures
Shoulder
Elbow Injuries
The Hand and Wrist
The Spine
Pathological Fractures in the Immature Skeleton.