The imaging approach to osteomyelitis has evolved in the past two decades. Advances in
MRI allow for whole body imaging, decreasing the need for scintigraphy when symptoms are …

Limping is a challenging symptom in the pediatric patient as the diagnosis can range from
traumatic, malformative, infectious/inflammatory and neoplastic diseases. In this paper, we …

Background: Osteomyelitis continues to be a significant problem among the New Zealand
pediatric population. We present a large series of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) …

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is a common disease that affects previously healthy
children of all age groups. Despite its importance, there are limited data in the current …

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 …

Advanced diagnostic imaging modalities, including ultrasonography, computed tomography,
and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are key components in the evaluation and …

Nearly one-third of emergency department visits in children and adolescents in the United
States are related to traumatic injuries. 1 There is increased participation of children and …

Synovium is the thin membranous lining of a joint. It produces synovial fluid, which lubricates
and nourishes the cartilage and bone in the joint capsule. Synovial diseases in children can …

Tuberculosis (TB) is widely prevalent in developing nations and has recently made a
comeback in industrialized countries, with the rise in immunocompromized patients …

Background: Osteomyelitis is a common problem among the pediatric population. The
humerus is the most commonly affected bone in the upper limb; however, there are relatively …