Pediatric Cartilage Imaging.

Abstract Epiphyseal, articular, and physeal cartilage play a crucial role in skeletal maturation. This chapter discusses growth and development of long bones highlighting the changing appearance of physeal and epiphyseal cartilage throughout childhood. The imaging appearance of normal structures will be described with a focus on MR (magnetic resonance) imaging. Optimal MR imaging sequences will be discussed as well as common injuries that affect maturing cartilage in children.