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Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma

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Sports-related trauma encompasses a large and expanding portion of musculoskeletal radiology. As imaging technology has advanced, radiology has become an integral and central component in the management of sports-related injuries in both on- and off-field settings. Several imaging modalities should be considered when evaluating sports-related injuries, each of which can provide information to guide clinical management depending on the particular clinical concern. Radiography is easily accessible and provides fast information regarding the integrity of osseous structures. Computed tomography (CT) provides critical information regarding the extent of osseous injury and is useful for treatment planning. Point-of-care (POC) ultrasound allows the clinician to rapidly and accurately assess soft tissue injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides improved soft tissue evaluation, but takes longer. Nuclear medicine is less applicable in the acute setting, although it still plays a role, particularly in overuse injuries. Over the past years, availability of ultrasound has improved, as have the skills of the clinicians providing POC ultrasound. There is also improved connectivity to the radiologist which has provided guidance in ordering the optimal imaging modality and timely, reliable interpretations for the management of sports-related injuries.

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  1. Department of Radiology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA

    Jordan S. Gold

  2. Musculoskeletal Radiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Adam C. Zoga

  3. Department of Family Medicine and Orthopedics, CU Sports Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA

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  3. Vermont Orthopedic Clinic, Rutland, VT, USA

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Gold, J.S., Zoga, A.C., Hill, J.C. (2020). Imaging. In: Khodaee, M., Waterbrook, A., Gammons, M. (eds) Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36790-9_6

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