title: Imaging findings of lower limb apophysitis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this article is to present a comprehensive review of apophysitis of the lower limb regarding anatomy, physiopathology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and imaging features with special emphasis on MRI.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Apophysitis, which is inflammation of the traction epiphysis resulting from chronic trauma, is a common abnormality that affects the growing child. Understanding the physiopathology of apophysitis is essential for a precise diagnosis on MRI. Accurate identification of key MRI features of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate management of apophysitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander, Spain. javierarnaiz@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arnaiz
authors.forename: Tatiana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Piedra
authors.forename: Enrique Marco
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: de Lucas
authors.forename: Ana Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Arnaiz
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pelaz
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gomez-Dermit
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Canga
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology