The growing skeleton has a radiographically different appearance from an adult’s until late adolescence when the physes fuse. If unfamiliar with recognizing these differences on a radiograph, it is common for normal variants to be misinterpreted as fractures and referred to subspecialty orthopedic care. The arising consequences are avoidable; however, to educate caregivers providing interpretations of pediatric orthopedic radiographs we must first understand why and how often these misinterpretations occur. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Hutt Airyn, Shaffer Laura, Chandra Tushar, Hayes Laura

Keywords: Radiography, Normal Variants, Misinterpretations

Ultrasound continues to be the first line modality for evaluation of spinal disorders in neonates and young children. The developing osseous anatomy of the spine in young infants provides a unique window allowing for a detailed depiction of the spinal canal and its contents. This exhibit will review the clinical indications, sonographic technique, normal anatomy, frequently encountered variants and pathology for imaging of the lumbosacral spine in neonates and young infants. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2022 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2022

Authors: Gupta Kanika, Becker Jennifer, Chandra Tushar, Udayasankar Unni

Keywords: Pediatric, Spinal Cord, Tethered cord

Neural tube defects affect approximately 1/1000 pregnancies; left untreated these defects may lead to devastating consequences. The purpose of this presentation is to: 1) familiarize the reader with the normal anatomy seen on neonatal spine ultrasound, 2) describe normal variants often encountered on spine ultrasound, 3) provide an illustrated summary of spine embryology, and 4) discuss the various pathologies/disorders that may occur during each phase of spine embryology. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Meyer Dustin, Chandra Tushar, Hayes Laura, Neville Kucera Jennifer

Keywords: Spine, Embryology, Ultrasound

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is an uncommon cerebrovascular disease that is characterized by progressive stenosis of the terminal portion of the internal carotid artery and its main branches, which is accompanied by the development of collateral vessels at the base of the brain. The purpose of this educational exhibit is to provide a succinct review of the imaging findings of MMD and its frequently associated complications, demonstrate the role of various imaging techniques in diagnosis and clinical decision making, and give an overview of surgical approaches and post operative appearances. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Patel Hanisha, Mayl Jonathan, Maheshwari Mohit, Mohan Suyash, Chandra Tushar

Keywords: Moyamoya, MR Angiogram, MR perfusion

This education exhibit will provide a general review of radiographic techniques of the foot followed by a section identifying clinical and radiographic findings for specific foot deformities. Learning objectives for this exhibit include: (a) recognize the imaging needed for specific foot deformities, (b) measure critical angles from different radiographic views and interpret their meanings, (c) recognize radiographic identifying features for specific foot deformities, (d) identify what views are necessary when trying to differentiate between similar deformities, and (e) interpret post-operative/post-procedural imaging and recognize possible complications. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Wellings Elizabeth, Epelman Monica, Chandra Tushar, Malone Jason, Lovejoy John, Meyers Arthur

Keywords: Congenital, Foot Deformities