Imaging the pediatric anterior cruciate ligament: not little adults

An increased incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children over the last few decades has led to a corresponding increase in ACL reconstruction procedures in children. In this review, we will illustrate unique features seen when imaging the ACL in children versus adults. After br...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2023-07, Vol.53 (8), p.1587-1599
Main Authors: Poutre, Augustah J., Meyers, Arthur B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adults
Anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - diagnostic imaging
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - methods
Child
Children
Diagnostic Imaging
Dysplasia
Humans
Imaging
Knee
Knee Injuries
Ligaments
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Oncology
Pediatrics
Radiology
Reviews
Sports injuries
Ultrasound
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Summary:An increased incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children over the last few decades has led to a corresponding increase in ACL reconstruction procedures in children. In this review, we will illustrate unique features seen when imaging the ACL in children versus adults. After briefly reviewing relevant normal ACL anatomy, we will review imaging findings of congenital ACL dysplasia. This is followed by a discussion of imaging ACL avulsions. Lastly, we will review the different types of ACL reconstruction procedures performed in skeletally immature children and their post-operative appearances.
ISSN:1432-1998
0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-023-05608-7