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  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Radiology

Background:

  • Acute osteomyelitis in children is typically hematogenous.
  • Diagnosis often involves magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing marrow signal changes and gadolinium enhancement.
  • Imaging detects abscesses requiring orthopedic intervention.

Observation:

  • This essay highlights acute pediatric osteomyelitis associated with physeal separation.
  • Cases presented showed large subperiosteal fluid collections and significant epiphyseal-metaphyseal separation.
  • This finding can be mistaken for traumatic injury in the absence of a trauma history.

Findings:

  • Acute osteomyelitis in children can present with physeal separation.
  • Subperiosteal fluid collections are a key indicator.
  • Radiographs can reveal this separation, aiding diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Recognizing physeal separation in pediatric osteomyelitis is vital.
  • This radiographic finding can prevent misdiagnosis as simple trauma.
  • Early identification ensures appropriate management of bone infections.