Essential Measurements in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging

This practical guide presents an up-to-date, comprehensive yet concise collection of the most frequently used measurements in musculoskeletal studies carried out in children and adolescents through the different radiological modalities.

The book covers the measurements applied on various anatomical regions in a succinct and easy-to-use structure, with additional chapters dedicated to specific techniques and focused evaluations. It provides radiological images, informative drawings, and diagrams to describe each measurement and explain its applications and role in specific diseases. Also, the book identifies potential difficulties regarding positioning and techniques and offers tips to avoid misinterpretation.

The book is a handy reference for everyday use and helps practitioners evaluate pediatric musculoskeletal studies by providing precise instructions on how to perform accurate measurements and interpret them to obtain an accurate diagnosis. 

Paolo Simoni, MD, PhD, MBA, is a Professor of Radiology at Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium and Head of the Pediatric Imaging Department at Reine Fabiola Children's University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. He is a Chairperson of the European Society of Skeletal Radiology (ESSR) - Pediatric MSK Radiology Subcommittee and member of the MSK Taskforce of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology (ESPR).
Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez MBChB FRANZCR is a consultant radiologist at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre, National Women's Hospital, where she works as an obstetrics and gynecology radiologist with a focus on high risk pregnancies and fetal medicine. She also works as a remote musculoskeletal radiology consultant for Instituto Musculoesquelético Europeo (IMSKE) in Valencia, Spain. A good part of her workload and research work is focused on musculoskeletal imaging. She is an active member of local and international radiological societies, and current co-chairperson of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal Subcommittee of the European Society of Skeletal Radiology.