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Sonography of patellar abnormalities in children
T T Miller1, M A Shapiro, E Schultz
1Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|September 2, 1998
Summary
Sonography effectively evaluates the extensor mechanism and unossified patella in young children with congenital lower extremity abnormalities. This fast, cost-effective imaging method offers dynamic assessment without sedation, unlike MR imaging.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Congenital abnormalities of the extensor mechanism in children present diagnostic challenges.
- Conventional imaging may require sedation or lack dynamic assessment capabilities.
Observation:
- Sonography was utilized to assess the patella and patellofemoral joint in three pediatric patients.
- The study focused on children with congenital lower extremity extensor mechanism abnormalities.
Findings:
- Sonography provides a viable method for evaluating the extensor mechanism and unossified patella in young children.
- Dynamic sonographic assessment allows for real-time evaluation of the extensor mechanism's function.
Implications:
- Sonography offers a faster, lower-cost alternative to MR imaging for evaluating pediatric patellofemoral abnormalities.
- The technique's ability to compare contralateral knees and avoid sedation enhances its clinical utility.