Wrist MR imaging in children: Effect on clinical diagnosis and management

Publication date: Available online 22 April 2017
Source:Clinical Imaging
Author(s): Kevin W. Taylor, Michael M. Moore, James Brian, Sosamma Methratta, Stephanie Bernard
ObjectivesEvaluate the impact of wrist MRI in children on clinical diagnosis and management.Materials and methodsFour year retrospective analysis including demographics, MRI diagnoses, and effect on diagnoses and management were determined.Results101 patients were included. Wrist MRI altered management in 86% (95% CI: 77–92%) and diagnosis in 46% (36–56%) of patients. MRI changed both diagnosis and management in 41% (31–51%), changed management only in 46% (35–56%), changed diagnosis only in 5% (2–12%), and had no change in diagnosis or management in 9% (95% CI: 4–17%).ConclusionWrist MRI in children changes clinical diagnosis and management in a substantial proportion of cases.



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