Radionuclide bone scintigraphy in pediatric orthopedics
Journal Article
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· Pediatr. Clin. North Am.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6845192
Radionuclide bone scintigraphy is highly sensitive and specific for diagnosing the musculoskeletal disorders of childhood. Conditions such as neonatal osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, diskitis of childhood, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, the osteochondroses, the toddler's fracture, sports injuries, spondylolysis, myositis ossificians, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy are readily defined. High-quality state-of-the-art scintigraphy is essential in infants and young children. 64 references.
- Research Organization:
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
- OSTI ID:
- 6845192
- Journal Information:
- Pediatr. Clin. North Am.; (United States), Journal Name: Pediatr. Clin. North Am.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN PCNAA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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