Detection of Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy in Children Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound, a Review of 2 Cases.

Pediatr Emerg CareJul 28, 2026 (epub)
Case ReportPediatricsOrthopedic SurgeryEmergency Medicine

Blake Nowakowski, Antonio Riera

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Case in brief

Two children presented with traumatic penetrating knee injuries and were able to walk post-injury. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) indicated the presence of trapped air in the suprapatellar bursa. Following further imaging, both patients underwent urgent operative irrigation and debridement by pediatric orthopedic surgeons, demonstrating the utility of POCUS in diagnosing traumatic knee arthrotomy.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

Point-of-care ultrasound can effectively identify traumatic knee arthrotomy in pediatric patients, facilitating timely intervention.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential of POCUS as a low-risk imaging tool in emergency settings, particularly for pediatric trauma cases.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42504119

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