OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of bilateral
abnormalities in children with suspected lower extremity musculoskeletal infection and the …

OBJECTIVE. Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis clinically present at any age with overlapping
signs and symptoms. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the demographic …

Musculoskeletal infections occur commonly in children and may involve the bones, joints,
supporting soft tissues, and muscle. History and physical examination guide the initial …

Purpose This study was conducted in order to evaluate whether an MRI protocol with only
fluid-sensitive sequences can be used to evaluate for musculoskeletal (MSK) infection of the …

Background: Acute musculoskeletal infection affects> 1 in 6,000 children in the United
States annually. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of …

We describe the case of a three-week-old female, who presented with fever and swelling of
the left thigh. Initial examination revealed signs of infection in both hips, which was …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy and impact of
emergent MRI after recent intervention in children with suspected osteomyelitis or septic …

Pediatric musculoskeletal infections can present a diagnostic dilemma due to their often-
nonspecific presentation, particularly early in the course of the disease. Missed or delayed …

Musculoskeletal infections in the ER are not an uncommon presentation. The clinical context
is critical in determining the suspicion for infection and degree of tissue involvement which …

Magnetic resonance imaging has become a common tool for the diagnosis and
management of osteoarticular infections in children. We retrospectively review the MRI …