The orthopedists' perspective - Bone tumors, scoliosis, and trauma

Orthopedic surgeons use radiographic techniques extensively in their manage ment of children with musculoskeletal disorders. Within pediatric orthopedi cs, the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal tumors, for example, use the full extent of radiologic methods. In the evaluation and treatment of scoliosis, advanced imaging is used sparingly. The changes seen on plain ra diographs over time are central to making treatment decisions. Evaluation o f pediatric musculoskeletal trauma patients relies predominantly on plain r adiography although advanced imaging is valuable in complex injuries and ot her organ systems.