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Sonography of the elbow in infants and children

R I Markowitz1, R S Davidson, M P Harty

  • 1Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|October 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

High-resolution ultrasound of infant joints is increasingly common, especially for hip dysplasia and effusions, due to its ability to image cartilage. This essay highlights useful elbow sonography applications in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • High-resolution real-time sonography is increasingly utilized for pediatric musculoskeletal imaging.
  • Plain film radiography has limitations in visualizing unossified cartilage in infants and children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate clinical scenarios where elbow sonography is beneficial in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight the utility of sonography in evaluating pediatric elbow conditions.

Main Methods:

  • The essay focuses on clinical applications and does not detail specific experimental methods.
  • It reviews established and emerging uses of real-time sonography for the pediatric elbow.

Main Results:

  • Sonography is crucial for evaluating infantile hip dysplasia and identifying/aspirating joint effusions.
  • The essay demonstrates the value of sonography in specific pediatric elbow conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Real-time musculoskeletal sonography is a valuable tool in pediatric imaging.
  • Sonography offers advantages over radiography for assessing cartilaginous structures in children, including the elbow.

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