Normal knee series - pediatric

Case contributed by Ryan Thibodeau
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Bilateral knee pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight. History of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluate for effusion/arthropathy.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The osseous structures of the bilateral knees are unremarkable without a joint effusion, fracture, dislocation, or other bony abnormalities. There are no obvious subcortical cystic changes or erosions.

Case Discussion

These are normal radiographic knee series (AP, oblique, and lateral) in a pediatric patient.

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