Vij N, Goncalves LF, Llanes A, Youn S, Belthur MV. Prenatal radiographic evaluation of congenital transverse limb deficiencies: A scoping review. World J Orthop 2023; 14(3): 155-165 [PMID: 36998387 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i3.155]
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Neeraj Vij, BSc, Research Fellow, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States. neerajvij@email.arizona.edu
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Orthopedics
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Systematic Reviews
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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2023; 14(3): 155-165 Published online Mar 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i3.155
Prenatal radiographic evaluation of congenital transverse limb deficiencies: A scoping review
Neeraj Vij, Luis F Goncalves, Aaron Llanes, Sean Youn, Mohan V Belthur
Neeraj Vij, Mohan V Belthur, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Luis F Goncalves, Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Aaron Llanes, Sean Youn, Department of Orthopedics, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Author contributions: Vij N, Belthur M, Llanes A, Youn S, Goncalves LF contributed equally to his work. Vij N, Belthur M, Goncalves LF designed research. Vij N, Belthur M, Llanes A, Youn S, Goncalves LF performed research. Vij N, Belthur M, Llanes A, Youn S, Goncalves LF contributed to the analytic tools. Vij N, Belthur M, Llanes A, Youn S, Goncalves LF analyzed data. Vij N, Belthur M, Llanes A, Youn S, Goncalves LF wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors have any conflicts of interest.
PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.
Corresponding author: Neeraj Vij, BSc, Research Fellow, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States. neerajvij@email.arizona.edu
Received: November 20, 2022 Peer-review started: November 20, 2022 First decision: January 9, 2023 Revised: January 18, 2023 Accepted: February 17, 2023 Article in press: February 17, 2023 Published online: March 18, 2023 Processing time: 117 Days and 12.2 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
Congenital transverse deficiencies are horizontal deficiencies of the long bones that occur with a reported incidence as high 0.38%.
Research motivation
There has been much advancement regarding prenatal imaging modalities to allow for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Research objectives
The purpose of this scoping review article is to summarize the current state of knowledge on congenital transverse limb deficiencies and to provide an update regarding the radiographic evaluation of congenital transverse limb deficiencies.
Research methods
This IRB-exempt scoping review followed the PRISMA-ScR checklist for scoping reviews strictly. Five search engines were searched for a total of 265 publications.
Research results
Of these, 51 studies were included in our article.
Research conclusions
Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3D Ultrasound, and multidetector computed tomography (CT) exist are emerging modalities that have the potential to improve diagnosis. Use of the appropriate classification system, three-dimensional ultrasonography with a maximum intensity projection, and appropriate use of prenatal MRI and prenatal CT can improve diagnosis and inter-provider communication.
Research perspectives
Further scholarly efforts are required to develop improve standardized guidelines regarding the pre-natal radiographic evaluation of congenital limb deficiencies.
