Subperiosteal new bone formation (SPNBF) is a physiological phenomenon during normal osseous development which also has pathological causes, including healing fractures. Distinguishing between physiological and pathological SPNBF in cases of suspected physical abuse is critical. It has been reported from analogue radiographs that SPNBF above 2 mm in infants over 4 months of age should raise the suspicion of pathology. We sought to refine this using higher resolution modern digital imaging, given the implications for both clinical and medicolegal practice in cases of suspected physical abuse. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026
Authors: Paddock Michael, Gunton John, Horton Grace, Landes Caren, Halliday Katherine, Cohen Marta, Offiah Amaka
Keywords: Abuse, Abusive Injury, Injury
Five years ago the leaders of the world’s regional pediatric imaging societies launched the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging (WFPI), a pediatric imaging body with global overview. According to its mission statement "WFPI provides an international platform for pediatric radiology organizations united to address the challenges in global pediatric imaging training and the delivery of services". To guide WFPI's outreach endeavors as well as of other organizations interested in improving pediatric radiology services worldwide a project to better define the needs and gaps of pediatric radiologists and training centers worldwide was undertaken. The project aims to: -Establish the number of Pediatric Radiologists (as regionally defined) per country/region around the world -Outline the training pediatric radiologists receive and availability of training centers -Highlight major disparities and gaps in availability of pediatric radiologists and pediatric imaging training -Based on this information create a roadmap for WFPI’s global efforts. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Soto Gloria, Nievelstein Rutger, Boechat Ines, Pool Kara-lee, Dehaye Amanda, Ducou Le Pointe Hubert, Halliday Kath, Lam Wendy, Lopez Pino Miguel, Mentzel Hans-joachim, Mwango Gladys