Bandarkar Anjum,  Cielma Tara,  Holley Danyelle,  Adeyiga Adebunmi

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-042

Background: Hemophilia is a rare X-linked recessive bleeding disorder characterized by the absence of one of the coagulation factors including factor VIII in hemophilia A and factor IX in hemophilia B. Amongst the complications, muscle hemorrhage is the second most common type of hemorrhage in hemophilia, second only to hemarthrosis. Bleeding may be precipitated by trauma or fractures or may be spontaneous. Hemorrhage into the large muscle groups of the upper and lower extremities, can cause tissue compartment syndrome, nerve compression, and potential tissue death. A child with hemophilia and muscle hemorrhage may present with focal swelling, pain, or refusal to use the affected body part. Early recognition and treatment of muscle hemorrhages can prevent compartment syndrome and longterm complications, reduce pain, and allow a quick return to normal function and activity.
Aims:
1. To describe utility of rapid ultrasound in detecting muscle hemorrhages in children with hemophilia.

2. To illustrate sonographic appearances of muscle hemorrhages in various locations in the body. Read More

Authors:  Bandarkar Anjum , Cielma Tara , Holley Danyelle , Adeyiga Adebunmi

Keywords:  Hemophilia, Muscle hemorrhage, Hematoma

Oudjhane Kamaldine,  Alzahrani Ahmed

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-068

Soccer practice is steadily increasing in the world and brings its statistics of injuries, most of them acute and minor. There is a better understanding of the epidemiology and biomechanics in the genesis of such injuries. This electronic presentation on soccer injuries in children outlines the following: 1. Review of epidemiology and biomechanics factors (equipment, athletic skills, contact sport). 2. Mechanisms of injury: headings, avulsion, contusion, fracture, twisting knee injury, overuse). 3. Imaging characteristics at various sites of injury. Read More

Authors:  Oudjhane Kamaldine , Alzahrani Ahmed

Keywords:  soccer, children, biomechanics, anterior cruciate ligament, muscle strain

Schneeman Libby,  Hutchinson Marcy,  Ho-fung Victor,  Otero Hansel

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-046

Muscle hernias occur when a muscle protrudes through a fascial defect into the subcutaneous fat, hence presenting as a subcutaneous palpable mass. While the palpable abnormality is usually asymptomatic, it can also present with pain. Muscles hernias occur most often in adolescents and young adults and might be due to sporting activities, trauma, or overlying fascia weakness.

Because of its dynamic real-time imaging capabilities, ultrasound is best suited for the evaluation of these lesions. Moreover, a definitive diagnosis can be reached with ultrasound hence avoding additional time and expenses while promptly providing reassurance to the patients and families. US has excellent sensitivity and specificity for the identification of muscles hernias. However, baseline knowledge of this disease as well as close attention to technique are needed to reliably reach the proper diagnosis. Our educational poster will:
1. Summarize proper US equipment, technique and protocol for diagnosing muscle hernia
2. Discuss advantages and benefits of US over other imaging modalities
3. Illustrate the sonographic findings of muscles hernias

Read More

Authors:  Schneeman Libby , Hutchinson Marcy , Ho-fung Victor , Otero Hansel

Keywords:  muscle, hernia, ultrasound