ACR–SPR PRACTICE PARAMETER FOR THE PERFORMANCE AND INTERPRETATION OF SKELETAL SURVEYS IN CHILDREN

PREAMBLE

INTRODUCTION

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INDICATIONS

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Known or Suspected Nonaccidental Trauma/Child Abuse

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Skeletal Dysplasias, Syndromes, and Metabolic Disorders

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

Neoplasia and Related Conditions

DOCUMENTATION

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

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QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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