Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection: Old and New Techniques for Clinical Use.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) infections in children present substantial diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their diverse clinical manifestations and potential complications. Without timely and accurate diagnosis and intervention, MSK infections can lead to significant morbidity and mortality due to severe clinical sequalae, such as sepsis, joint destruction, and growth disturbances. This article reviews the clinical presentation and up-to-date imaging techniques for MSK infections in the pediatric population to allow for early detection and optimal management. In addition, mimickers of pediatric MSK infections and key imaging features of MSK infections are also discussed.