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[Radiologic changes of the hand and wrist in young children with hypotrophy and perinatal encephalopathy]
Vestnik Rentgenologii I Radiologii
|January 1, 1993
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Infants with chronic malnutrition or perinatal brain injury showed disordered bone growth. Roentgenogrammetry provided a more objective assessment of these bone changes than visual inspection.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Neonatology
Background:
- Infants with chronic nutritional disorders and perinatal encephalopathy can exhibit abnormal bone development.
- Assessing bone growth in these vulnerable infants presents diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the bone growth patterns in infants with chronic nutritional disorders and perinatal encephalopathy.
- To evaluate the utility of roentgenogrammetry in objectively assessing bone changes in this patient population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized roentgenogrammetry for objective measurement of bone length and changes.
- Compared roentgenogrammetric findings with traditional visual assessment methods.
- Identified characteristic radiographic features associated with the studied conditions.
Main Results:
- Disordered bone growth, specifically in length, was observed in infants with chronic nutritional disorders and perinatal encephalopathy.
- Roentgenogrammetry demonstrated superior objectivity in assessing bone alterations compared to visual methods.
- Specific radiographic characteristics typical for these infant conditions were identified.
Conclusions:
- Roentgenogrammetry is a valuable tool for the objective assessment of bone growth abnormalities in infants with chronic nutritional disorders and perinatal encephalopathy.
- The study identified key radiographic indicators aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of these conditions.
Abstract:
Disordered growth of the bones by length was found in infants with chronic disorders of nutrition and perinatal encephalopathy. Roentgenogrammetry helped make a more objective assessment of bone changes as against visual methods. The authors distinguish the x-ray characteristics most typical of such patients.