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Record Nr.

UNINA9910720091603321

Titolo

Essential Measurements in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging / / edited by Paolo Simoni, Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

9783031177354

9783031177347

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (303 pages)

Disciplina

616.70754

618.9200754

Soggetti

Radiology

Pediatrics

Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

In utero musculoskeletal measurements -- Skull -- Spine -- Shoulder -- Elbow -- Wrist -- Hand -- Hip and pelvis -- Knee -- Foot and ankle -- Body composition -- EOS® -- Bone marrow.

Sommario/riassunto

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. .