Pediatric upper extremity injuries.
The pediatric musculoskeletal system differs greatly from that of an adult. Although these differences diminish with age, they present unique injury patterns and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic problems.
Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Arizona, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.
Sarah
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Carson
Dale P
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Woolridge
Jim
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Colletti
Kevin
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Kilgore
D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000209:etiology; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries