Pediatr Clin North Am. 2006 Feb;53(1):41-67, v.

Pediatric upper extremity injuries.

Carson S, Woolridge DP, Colletti J, Kilgore K.

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Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Arizona, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.

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The pediatric musculoskeletal system differs greatly from that of an adult. Although these differences diminish with age, they present unique injury patterns and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic problems.

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