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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2010

01.04.2010 | Review

MRI of the knee: key points in the pediatric population

verfasst von: Peter J. Strouse

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 4/2010

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Abstract

The knee is the joint which is most commonly imaged by MRI in children. With increasing participation in competitive sports at younger ages, knee injuries are common in children. While older adolescents have patterns of injury similar to those seen in adults, injuries seen in skeletally immature patients differ. In this essay, the MR findings of injuries of the skeletally immature knee are highlighted.
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Metadaten
Titel
MRI of the knee: key points in the pediatric population
verfasst von
Peter J. Strouse
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1524-y

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