title: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Practical Imaging Approach.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to review some of the common indications for pediatric musculoskeletal ultrasound examination, with emphasis given to imaging technique, normal anatomy, and the spectrum of pathologic findings seen in the pediatric population.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ultrasound is an essential first-line tool in pediatric musculoskeletal imaging. It aids in determining which patients may benefit from further imaging, including radiography, CT, and MRI.
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111.
authors.forename: Anastasia L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Hryhorczuk
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Radiology, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL.
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Restrepo
authors.affiliation: 3 Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Edward Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography
keywords: musculoskeletal; pediatrics; soft-tissue masses; ultrasound