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Fowler H, Prior A, Gregoski MJ, Van Nortwick SS, Jones R, Ashy C, Dow MA, Galasso AC, Mooney JF, Murphy RF. The Prevalence of Hip Dysplasia on Radiographs for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:e676-e679. [PMID: 38826034 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND During radiographic assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), upright images frequently capture the hip. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of radiographic hip dysplasia on postero-anterior (PA) scoliosis radiographs, as defined as a lateral center edge angle (LCEA) ≤25 degrees. METHODS All patients with upright PA scoliosis radiographs over a one-year study period at a single tertiary academic medical center (2020 to 2021) were included in the study. Radiographs containing the hip joints were annotated by 3 reviewers for left and right LCEA, and triradiate cartilage (TRC) status. Inter-rater reliability was determined among the 3 reviewers. RESULTS Two hundred fifty patients {500 hips, 75.6% female, median age 14 [interquartile range (IQR)=3]} had PA scoliosis radiographs that captured the hip, which qualified for analysis. Seventy-four hips (14.8%) demonstrated evidence of dysplasia (LCEA ≤25 deg) in 55/250 patients (22%). The median LCEA was significantly lower in the dysplastic hip cohort (23.9 deg, IQR=4.8 deg), compared with those without dysplasia (33 deg IQR=7.3 deg; P =0.001). A higher percentage of dysplastic hip patients were female than male (72.7% vs. 27.3%). Patients with bilateral dysplasia had a similar LCEA ( 22.9 deg) [to those with unilateral dysplasia (22.9 deg left, 23.9 deg right, P =0.689)]. CONCLUSIONS In a cohort of 250 AIS patients, 22% demonstrated evidence of hip dysplasia, as defined as an LCEA ≤2 degrees. The dysplastic patients were more likely to be female. Screening for hip symptomatology in AIS patients may be of benefit, considering the frequency of radiographic hip dysplasia in this population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III. Type of Evidence: diagnostic.
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- Hayley Fowler
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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Kim HJ, You SK. [Normal Development and Variants in Pediatric Bone]. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY 2024; 85:488-504. [PMID: 38873378 PMCID: PMC11166589 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2024.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Normal variants refer to imaging findings that are generally asymptomatic and discovered incidentally, yet may exhibit findings similar to those observed in pathological conditions. Recognizing normal variants in pediatric bone requires comprehension of the developmental process of long tubular bones and secondary ossification centers. Familiarity with various radiological findings of normal variants can prevent unnecessary follow-up imaging tests, as well as incorrect diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we will discuss the characteristic imaging findings of normal variants seen in growing pediatric bones, along with strategies for distinguishing them from pathologic conditions.
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Blackburn CW, Richardson SM, DeVita RR, Dong O, Faraji N, Wurtz LD, Collier CD, Getty PJ. What Is the Prevalence of Clinically Important Findings Among Incidentally Found Osseous Lesions? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2023; 481:1993-2002. [PMID: 36975798 PMCID: PMC10499109 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with incidentally found musculoskeletal lesions are regularly referred to orthopaedic oncology. Most orthopaedic oncologists understand that many incidental findings are nonaggressive and can be managed nonoperatively. However, the prevalence of clinically important lesions (defined as those indicated for biopsy or treatment, and those found to be malignant) remains unknown. Missing clinically important lesions can result in harm to patients, but needless surveillance may exacerbate patient anxiety about their diagnosis and accrue low-value costs to the payor. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) What percentage of patients with incidentally discovered osseous lesions referred to orthopaedic oncology had lesions that were clinically important, defined as those receiving biopsy or treatment or those found to be malignant? (2) Using standardized Medicare reimbursements as a surrogate for payor expense, what is the value of reimbursements accruing to the hospital system for the imaging of incidentally found osseous lesions performed during the initial workup period and during the surveillance period, if indicated? METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients referred to orthopaedic oncology for incidentally found osseous lesions at two large academic hospital systems. Medical records were queried for the word "incidental," and matches were confirmed by manual review. Patients evaluated at Indiana University Health between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2020, and those evaluated at University Hospitals between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020, were included. All patients were evaluated and treated by the two senior authors of this study and no others were included. Our search identified 625 patients. Sixteen percent (97 of 625) of patients were excluded because their lesions were not incidentally found, and 12% (78 of 625) were excluded because the incidental findings were not bone lesions. Another 4% (24 of 625) were excluded because they had received workup or treatment by an outside orthopaedic oncologist, and 2% (10 of 625) were excluded for missing information. A total of 416 patients were available for preliminary analysis. Among these patients, 33% (136 of 416) were indicated for surveillance. The primary indication for surveillance included lesions with a benign appearance on imaging and low clinical suspicion of malignancy or fracture. A total of 33% (45 of 136) of these patients had less than 12 months of follow-up and were excluded from further analysis. No minimum follow-up criteria were applied to patients not indicated for surveillance because this would artificially inflate our estimated rate of clinically important findings. A total of 371 patients were included in the final study group. Notes from all clinical encounters with orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic providers were screened for our endpoints (biopsy, treatment, or malignancy). Indications for biopsy included lesions with aggressive features, lesions with nonspecific imaging characteristics and a clinical picture concerning for malignancy, and lesion changes seen on imaging during the surveillance period. Indications for treatment included lesions with increased risk of fracture or deformity, certain malignancies, and pathologic fracture. Diagnoses were determined using biopsy results if available or the documented opinion of the consulting orthopaedic oncologist. Imaging reimbursements were obtained from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2022. Because imaging charges vary across institutions and reimbursements vary across payors, this method was chosen to enhance the comparability of our findings across multiple health systems and studies. RESULTS Seven percent (26 of 371) of incidental findings were determined to be clinically important, as previously defined. Five percent (20 of 371) of lesions underwent tissue biopsy, and 2% (eight of 371) received surgical intervention. Fewer than 2% (six of 371) of lesions were malignant. Serial imaging changed the treatment of 1% (two of 136) of the patients, corresponding to a rate of one in 47 person-years. Median reimbursements to work up the incidental findings analyzed was USD 219 (interquartile range USD 0 to 404), with a range of USD 0 to 890. Among patients indicated for surveillance, the median annual reimbursement was USD 78 (IQR USD 0 to 389), with a range of USD 0 to 2706. CONCLUSION The prevalence of clinically important findings among patients referred to orthopaedic oncology for incidentally found osseous lesions is modest. The likelihood of surveillance resulting in a change of management was low, but the median reimbursements associated with following these lesions was also low. We conclude that after appropriate risk stratification by orthopaedic oncology, incidental lesions are rarely clinically important, and judicious follow-up with serial imaging can be performed without incurring high costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Collin W. Blackburn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Mester B, Burggraf M, Beck P, Meyer HL, Polan C, Albrecht T, Guder W, Streitbürger A, Dudda M, Hardes J. Cortical Desmoid of the Distal Femur-Incidentaloma or Insertional Tendinopathy? J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082969. [PMID: 37109304 PMCID: PMC10145125 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The cortical desmoid (DFCI) of the posteromedial femoral condyle is considered an asymptomatic incidental finding in adolescents without clinical relevance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical relevance of DFCI from both a tumor orthopedic and sports medicine point of view. METHODS n = 23 patients (13.74 ± 2.74 years; nineteen female, four male) with DFCI of the posteromedial femoral condyle were included. A localized posteromedial knee pain on exertion was differentiated from non-specific knee pain. Symptom duration, additional pathologies, number of MRIs, sports activity and training intensity, downtime, therapeutic modalities, and relief/remission of symptoms were documented. The Tegner activity scale (TAS) and Lysholm score (LS) were collected. The influence of specific posteromedial pain, MRI presence of paratendinous cysts, sports level as well as physiotherapy on downtime and LS/TAS was statistically analyzed. RESULTS 100% reported knee symptoms at initial presentation. A localized posteromedial pain was documented in 52%. In 16/23 (70%) additional functional pathologies were diagnosed. Patients were physically highly active with high training intensities (6.52 ± 5.87 h/week) and performance level (65% competitive vs. 35% recreational). Patients underwent 1.91 ± 0.97 MRIs (max four). Symptom duration was 10.48 ± 11.02 weeks. A follow-up examination was performed after 12.62 ± 10.41 months (n = two lost to follow-up). 17/21 had physiotherapy, on average 17.06 ± 13.33 units. Overall downtime was 13.39 ± 12.50 weeks, the return-to-sports (RTS) rate 81%. 100%/38% reported a relief/remission of complaints. LS was 93.29 ± 7.95, median TAS before onset of knee complaints/at follow-up 7 (6-7)/7 (5-7). Specific posteromedial pain, presence of paratendinous cysts, sports level and physiotherapy had no significant influence on downtime and outcome parameters (n.s.). CONCLUSIONS DFCI as a pathognomonic finding is recurrently encountered in the MRIs of children and adolescents. This knowledge is essential to spare patients from overtreatment. Contrary to the literature, the present results implicate a clinical relevance of DFCI particularly in those who are physically highly active with localized pain on exertion. Structured physiotherapy as basic treatment is recommended.
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- Bastian Mester
- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Tumor Orthopedics, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Tumor Orthopedics, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Tumor Orthopedics, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Department for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, BG-Klinikum Duisburg, University of Duisburg-Essen, Großenbaumer Allee 250, 47249 Duisburg, Germany
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- Department for Tumor Orthopedics, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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Park-Harris Lines. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:e1483-e1494. [PMID: 36137096 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Park-Harris lines are radiographically apparent linear opacities that occur in a metaphyseal bone in proximity to a physis. Lines correspond to a temporary interruption of the normally ossifying physis with a sclerotic line corresponding to transversely oriented trabeculae. They were first appreciated in the long bones of diabetic children and have since been described in various metabolic, endocrinologic, infectious, neoplastic, and posttraumatic conditions as well as in response to systemic medications. Park-Harris lines are clinically useful in demarcating notable events in whole-body or individual bone development, in tracking longitudinal growth, or in assessing physeal arrest and responses to its treatment. There remains controversy about whether these lines are pathologic or a component of physiologic development and whether they constitute true "growth arrest" or rather "growth recovery." In this review, the history, pathophysiology, imaging, and clinical use of Park-Harris lines as well as an anthropological perspective on their utility for studying illness, nutrition, and historical living conditions over time are discussed.
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Collier CD, Nelson GB, Conry KT, Kosmas C, Getty PJ, Liu RW. The Natural History of Benign Bone Tumors of the Extremities in Asymptomatic Children: A Longitudinal Radiographic Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:575-580. [PMID: 33646982 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benign bone tumors are common incidental findings in the pediatric population during radiographic evaluation. Counseling these patients requires reassurance and raises questions about the natural history of these tumors over time. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and observe the behavior of benign childhood bone tumors in an asymptomatic population. METHODS A historical, longitudinal radiographic collection of healthy children was reviewed, which included comprehensive left-sided radiographs of the extremities at yearly intervals. In this study, 262 subjects with 25,555 radiographs were screened for benign bone tumors at a median age of 8 years (range, 0 to 18 years). All potential tumors were reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel, which confirmed the radiographic diagnosis of each lesion, the age at which the lesion first appeared, and the age at which it had resolved. Prevalence rates were calculated using the number of distinct subjects available for each radiographic location and age. RESULTS Thirty-five tumors were identified in 33 subjects, including 19 nonossifying fibromas, 8 enostoses, 6 osteochondromas, and 2 enchondromas. The prevalence rate for all tumors combined increased with age and was 18.9% overall. The overall prevalence rates for specific tumor types were 7.5% for nonossifying fibromas, 5.2% for enostoses, 4.5% for osteochondromas, and 1.8% for enchondromas. Nonossifying fibromas demonstrated a bimodal distribution of prevalence, with a peak at 5 years (10.8%) and another after skeletal maturity (13.3%). The median age at the first appearance for all tumors combined was 9 years (range, 2 to 15 years), but varied by tumor type. Nonossifying fibromas often resolved (7 [37%] of 19), with further resolution possible beyond the last available radiograph. Enostoses, osteochondromas, and enchondromas persisted until the last available radiographs in all subjects. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of benign childhood bone tumors of the extremities was 18.9% in a historical asymptomatic population. Longitudinal radiographs allowed observation of the timing of the first appearance and the potential for resolution for each tumor type. These findings provide unique evidence to answer many commonly encountered questions when counseling patients and their families on benign bone tumors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Christopher D Collier
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Reis JMCD, Melo GDS, Oliveira MVD, Fernandez MM, Silva TMMFD, Ferreira HLDS, Andrade MCD. Achados cardiovasculares incidentais em tomografias de tórax solicitadas para suspeita de COVID-19. J Vasc Bras 2021; 20:e20210052. [PMID: 35096029 PMCID: PMC8759582 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.210052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Computed tomography scans of the chest are often requested as a complementary examination to investigate a clinical suspicion of pulmonary disease caused by the novel coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). Objectives Our objective was to analyze the prevalence of incidental cardiovascular findings on chest CT scans requested to assess radiological signs suggestive of COVID-19 infection. Methods This cross-sectional, descriptive, and retrospective study reviewed 1,444 chest tomographies conducted in the Radiology department of the Hospital de Clínicas Gaspar Vianna, from March 1 to July 30, 2020, describing the prevalence of images suggestive of viral pneumonia by COVID-19 and incidental pulmonary and cardiovascular findings. Results The mean age of the patients was 50.6 ± 16.4 years and female sex was more frequent. Computed tomography without contrast was the most frequently used method (97.2%). Aortic and coronary wall calcification and cardiomegaly were the most prevalent cardiovascular findings. CT angiography revealed aortic aneurysms (9.7%), aortic dissection (7.3%) and thoracic aortic ulcers (2.4%). Conclusions Incidental cardiovascular findings occurred in about half of the chest CT scans of patients with suspected COVID-19, especially aortic calcifications, cardiomegaly, and coronary calcification.
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Cho YJ, Lee JY, Lee WG, Jung ST. Brachymetacarpia and Brachymetatarsia in Patients with Multiple Hereditary Exostosis. Clin Orthop Surg 2020; 12:549-553. [PMID: 33274034 PMCID: PMC7683195 DOI: 10.4055/cios19121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Multiple hereditary exostosis is a common autosomal dominant inherited musculoskeletal disorder that manifests with multiple osteochondromas. The clinical manifestations and pathological characteristics of osteochondromas found in the long bone and genetic alterations related to multiple hereditary exostosis have been widely reported. In this study, we investigated the characteristics of brachymetacarpia and brachymetatarsia associated with multiple hereditary exostosis. Methods Of the 133 patients with a diagnosis of multiple hereditary exostosis who were recruited from 2005 to 2018, 101 patients who underwent plain radiography after 10 years of age were included. There were 55 male (54.5%) and 46 female (45.5%) patients. Brachymetacarpia or brachymetatarsia was diagnosed when disruption of the Lièvre parabola connecting the metacarpal or metatarsal heads was observed on plain radiographs. Three orthopedic surgeons individually reviewed hand and foot plain radiographs. Results Of the 101 patients, 41 patients (40.6%) had more than 1 brachymetacarpia (88 cases) or brachymetatarsia (81 cases). Among 41 cases, 22 (53.7%) were male and 19 (46.3%) were female. The mean age at the time of radiographic evaluation of the hands and feet was 14.6 years (range, 10–63 years). Shortening was most commonly found in the 3rd and 4th metacarpal or metatarsal bones. Conclusions We found a relatively high incidence of brachymetacarpia and brachymetatarsia in our patients. Physicians should suspect the presence of brachymetacarpia and brachymetatarsia when treating patients with multiple hereditary exostosis.
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- Yong Jin Cho
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonnam National University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonnam National University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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McArthur N, Rehm A, Shenker N, Richards AJ, McNinch AM, Poulson AV, Tanner J, Snead MP, Bearcroft PWP. Stickler syndrome in children: a radiological review. Clin Radiol 2018; 73:678.e13-678.e18. [PMID: 29661559 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2018.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIM To review the radiological findings of the largest cohort to date of paediatric patients with Stickler syndrome, all with confirmed molecular genetic analysis and sub-typing. PATIENTS AND METHODS It is understood that the National Health Service (NHS) commissioned service at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK has the largest cohort of Stickler syndrome patients in the paediatric age group worldwide with 240 registered children. Fifty-nine were assessed radiologically and for their genotypes. These radiographs were reviewed and 74 knee, 45 pelvic, and 47 spinal examinations were evaluated. RESULTS Radiological features were noted in 45.9% of knee radiographs, 11.1% of pelvic radiographs, and 42.6% of spinal radiographs. The findings were reviewed in the light of each patient's specific genetic Stickler syndrome subtype. CONCLUSION The prevalence of orthopaedic abnormalities overall in the present series is substantially below those published in previous smaller case series. This would support the more recent findings of an array of ocular only phenotypes of Stickler syndrome described in the literature.
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- N McArthur
- Department of Orthopaedics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- NHS England Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, BOX 153, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- NHS England Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, BOX 153, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- NHS England Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, BOX 153, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- NHS England Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, BOX 153, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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Jensen J, Mussmann BR, Hjarbæk J, Al-Aubaidi Z, Pedersen NW, Gerke O, Torfing T. Microdose acquisition in adolescent leg length discrepancy using a low-dose biplane imaging system. Acta Radiol 2017; 58:1108-1114. [PMID: 28068825 DOI: 10.1177/0284185116682381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Children with leg length discrepancy often undergo repeat imaging. Therefore, every effort to reduce radiation dose is important. Using low dose preview images and noise reduction software rather than diagnostic images for length measurements might contribute to reducing dose. Purpose To compare leg length measurements performed on diagnostic images and low dose preview images both acquired using a low-dose bi-planar imaging system. Material and Methods Preview and diagnostic images from 22 patients were retrospectively collected (14 girls, 8 boys; mean age, 12.8 years; age range, 10-15 years). All images were anonymized and measured independently by two musculoskeletal radiologists. Three sets of measurements were performed on all images; the mechanical axis lines of the femur and the tibia as well as the anatomical line of the entire extremity. Statistical significance was tested with a paired t-test. Results No statistically significant difference was found between measurements performed on the preview and on the diagnostic image. The mean tibial length difference between the observers was -0.06 cm (95% confidence interval [CI], -0.12 to 0.01) and -0.08 cm (95% CI, -0.21 to 0.05), respectively; 0.10 cm (95% CI, 0.02-0.17) and 0.06 cm (95% CI, -0.02 to 0.14) for the femoral measurements and 0.12 cm (95% CI, -0.05 to 0.26) and 0.08 cm (95% CI, -0.02 to 0.19) for total leg length discrepancy. ICCs were >0.99 indicating excellent inter- and intra-rater reliability. Conclusion The data strongly imply that leg length measurements performed on preview images from a low-dose bi-planar imaging system are comparable to measurements performed on diagnostic images.
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- Janni Jensen
- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Centre of Health Economics Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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