Back pain and scoliosis in children: When to image, what to consider

Sonia F. Calloni; Thierry A.G.M. Huisman; Andrea Poretti; Bruno P. Soares

doi:10.1177/1971400917697503

Back pain and scoliosis in children: When to image, what to consider

Sonia F. Calloni, Thierry A.G.M. Huisman, Andrea Poretti, Bruno P. Soares

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Abstract

Back pain and scoliosis in children most commonly present as benign and self-limited entities. However, persistent back pain and/or progressive scoliosis should always be taken seriously in children. Dedicated diagnostic work-up should exclude etiologies that may result in significant morbidity. Clinical evaluation and management require a comprehensive history and physical and neurological examination. A correct imaging approach is important to define a clear diagnosis and should be reserved for children with persistent symptoms or concerning clinical and laboratory findings. This article reviews the role of different imaging techniques in the diagnostic approach to back pain and scoliosis, and offers a comprehensive review of the main imaging findings associated with common and uncommon causes of back pain and scoliosis in the pediatric population.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	393-404
Number of pages	12
Journal	Neuroradiology Journal
Volume	30
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1971400917697503
State	Published - Oct 1 2017

Keywords

Back pain
CT
MR
imaging
infectious diseases
radiographs
scoliosis
spinal tumors
spine
spine dysraphism
spondylolysis
trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Clinical Neurology

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Back pain and scoliosis in children: When to image, what to consider

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