Synopsis

MRI may be able to replace the need for CT for osseous injury, significantly reducing exposure to ionizing radiation and enabling MRI to be a one-stop imaging modality for pediatric trauma studies and further prevent any delays of patient’s treatment or having more scans that may prolong hospital stay. 3D spoiled gradient echo sequences such as the T1 eTHRIVE / LAVA / VIBE and the T2* mFFE / MERGE / MEDIC can produce CT-like images has demonstrated its ability to show fractures and surrounding soft tissue structures.