J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1988 Oct;23(5):1375-1378. 10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.5.1375.

Clinical Significance of MRI for Assessment of Bony Bridge of Epiphyseal Plate: A Case Report

• Chung MS
• Lee CK
• Chang BS

• KMID: 2444543
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.5.1375

Abstract

It is essential to define the accurate location and extent of bony bridge in relation to the epiphyseal plate for operation of partial epiphyseal plate closure by bony bridge resection. Since magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) provides excellent tissue contrast and multiplaner image, it could be applied to the diagnosis and mapping of bony bridge of epiphyseal plate. A thirteen year old female with post-traumatic epiphyseal injury of ankle was diagnosed by MRI. We could assess the bony bridge accurately by direct sagittal and coronal images and excellent tissue contrast of MRI.

Keyword

Epiphyseal plate; Bony bridge; Magnetic resonance imaging

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Diagnosis
Female
Growth Plate*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*