Mohamed A. Aggag MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Kelly Elizabeth Ainsworth MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Heba Takrouri MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Devine Peterson, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

* To fimilarize the radiologist with the top musculoskeletal measurements of the lower limbs and the clinical relevance of each measurement and dieases related to abnormal measurements. * Radiologist will be able to perform and interpret each measurement, understand the normal and abnormal values, and have a working knowledge of the clinical relevance from an orthopedic perspective.

Table of content: 1. Aim of the exhibit. 2. Top 10 common lower limb measurements in pediatric MSK imaging Pelvis and hips: Alpha and beta angles. Acetabular index. Femoral neck shaft. Knee Tibial tuberosity trochlear grove distance. Patella alta and Patella baja . Tibio-femoral angle. Leg/Foot Metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle. Talocalcaneal angle. Scanogram. Calcanean pitch. 3. References.

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Aggag, M, Ainsworth, K, Takrouri, H, Peterson, D, Top 10 Common Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging Measurements: What the Orthopedic Surgeons Wants to Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009856.html