Is cross-sectional imaging necessary for fractures of the distal lower leg in children and adolescents: results of a nationwide survey.

Purpose: In childhood and adolescence, cross-sectional imaging, most commonly computed tomography (CT), is often performed for advanced diagnosis of joint injuries of the distal lower leg and upper ankle. Due to radiation exposure, the need for CT remains controversial, as these injuries follow stereotypies and usually have a similar course. Alternatively, the performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also discussed.

Management of juvenile and aneurysmal bone cysts: a systematic literature review with meta-analysis.

Purpose: Numerous approaches to the management of juvenile and aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are described in the specialist literature together with discussion of the associated healing and recurrence rates. Since there is currently no evidence-based treatment standard for these conditions, the aim of this systematic literature review with meta-analysis was to examine the different management approaches, evaluate the corresponding clinical outcomes and, as appropriate, to formulate a valid treatment recommendation.

Methods: A systematic search on OVID Medline based on a pre-existing search strategy returned 1333 publications.