Imaging of osteomyelitis in children

Radiol Clin North Am. 2001 Mar;39(2):251-66. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70276-1.

Abstract

Imaging approach to osteomyelitis in children should aim toward a timely and accurate diagnosis in view of the need for prompt therapy to prevent sequelae. One must take advantage of the specific value of each imaging modality and adopt a strategy that works best for a given child in a given institution.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mycoses / diagnosis
  • Mycoses / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography