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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Pediatric extremity injury with growth plate concern

Recommended: X-ray affected joint (comparison views if unclear) is the preferred imaging study for pediatric extremity injury with growth plate concern. Salter-Harris classification (I-V).

Recommended study

X-ray affected joint (comparison views if unclear)

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal EmergencyOutpatient Reviewed

Salter-Harris classification (I-V). MRI for occult Salter-Harris I and complex injuries.

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