Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patterns of Common Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes.

Uppstrom, Tyler J; Pascual-Leone, Nicolas; Bram, Joshua T; Bennett, Dylan; Kolin, David A; Greditzer, Harry G · HSS J · 2024

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Abstract

Injuries in pediatric and adolescent athletes continue to rise in the United States, with increases in year-round sports participation, earlier sport specialization, and inadequate access to neuromuscular training programs. In this setting, the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a critical diagnostic tool. This review article describes the utility of MRI in diagnosing common pediatric and adolescent sports injuries and presents imaging findings associated with these pathologies.