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Review
. 1999 Mar;28(3):138-44.
doi: 10.1007/s002560050490.

Chronic avulsive injuries of childhood

L F Donnelly  1 , G S Bisset, C A Helms, D L Squire
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Review

Chronic avulsive injuries of childhood

L F Donnelly et al. Skeletal Radiol. 1999 Mar.

Abstract

Children and adolescents are prone to avulsive injuries related to a combination of their propensity for great strength, ability to sustain extreme levels of activity, and immature growing apophyses. Appropriate interpretation of imaging studies showing chronic avulsive injuries is essential so that the irregularity and periostitis that can be associated with chronic avulsions is not misinterpreted as probable malignancy. This article reviews the chronic avulsive injuries of childhood.

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