The number of reconstruction surgeries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in pediatric patients has risen dramatically over the past two decades as a result of changes in treatment philosophy and perhaps frequency of injury. It is therefore important for pediatric radiologists to recognize the normal postoperative appearance of the different surgeries as well as their complications. This educational exhibit will review the types of reconstructive methods used in both skeletally immature and mature patients (physeal-sparing, partial transphyseal and transphyseal), complications (growth disturbances, graft failure, impingement, arthrofibrosis, intra-articular bodies) and relevant imaging findings on plain radiography and MRI. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2018 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2018

Authors: Joshi Aparna, Kalra Kunal

Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, pediatric, radiology

Epidural hematomas are typically seen after accidental head trauma in children, though they can also be seen in abusive head trauma. Most often they are arterial but venous hematomas can occur in posterior fossa and vertex locations. This educational exhibit will review the pathophysiology and common imaging features on CT and MR of intracranial and intraspinal epidural hematomas. Illustrative examples of unusual types of epidural hematomas such as retroclival epidural hematoma and epidural hematoma crossing calvarial sutures will be included. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2018 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2018

Authors: Joshi Aparna, Saleem Sheena

Keywords: Epidural hematoma