Appropriateness CriteriaForeign bodyNecrotizing fasciitisOrthopedic hardwareOsteomyelitisSeptic arthritisSoft tissue infectionInfection of the musculoskeletal system is a common clinical problem. Differentiating soft tissue from osseous infection often determines the appropriate clinical therapeutic course. Radiographs ...
Common diagnoses causing limping in children are briefly reviewed, and recommended imaging techniques are discussed, including toddler's fracture, transient synovitis, septic arthritis, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, and osteomyelitis. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® are evidence-based guidelines for ...
ACR Ap- propriateness Criteria on suspected osteomyelitis in patients with diabetes mellitus. J Am Coll Radiol 2008;5(8):881-886.Schweitzer ME, Daffner RH, Weissman BN, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria on suspected osteo- myelitis in patients with diabetes mellitus. J Am Coll ...
Common causes of limping such as toddler's fracture, septic arthritis, transient synovitis, and osteomyelitis are discussed.The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel....
Appropriateness CriteriaAppropriate Use CriteriaAUCHip painLimping childOsteomyelitisSeptic arthritisToddler’s fractureTransient synovitisImaging plays in important role in the evaluation of the acutely limping child. The decision-making process about initial imaging must consider the level of suspicion for ...
Common diagnoses causing limping in children are briefly reviewed, and recommended imaging techniques are discussed, including toddler's fracture, transient synovitis, septic arthritis, Legg-Calv茅-Perthes disease, and osteomyelitis. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific...