Sports Injuries in Children and adolescents

Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents

Karantanas - 2011

Overview

The increasing incidence of acute and overuse sports injuries among children and adolescents necessitates familiarity with various imaging modalities. This book, authored by leading European and US experts, addresses the advantages and limitations of these techniques for evaluating young athletes. It explores a broad range of sports-related injuries specific to this age group. The initial chapters provide foundational knowledge, including the clinician's perspective, normal anatomy and variants, articular cartilage imaging, and the current role of ultrasonography.

Who it's for

• Radiologists evaluating injuries in young athletes.
• Medical professionals seeking information on pediatric sports medicine.
• Students of radiology and sports medicine.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Pages: 390
• ISBN: 9783540885894
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2011