Research article summary (published 29 Apr 1996):

[MR tomography (MRT) of the skeleton, peripheral soft tissues and joints--current overview]

(MR-Tomographie (MRT) des Skeletts, der peripheren Weichteile und der Gelenke--Aktuelle Ubersicht.)

Full Abstract

A review: The skeleton, the peripheral soft tissues, and the joints have become important indications to use MRI routinely. About 25-35% of daily examinations focus on these anatomic sites. Superior contrast resolution, the option of different imaging planes, and the unsurpassed visualization of bone marrow, fibrous and hyaline cartilage, ligaments, and tendons are the reasons for the overwhelming success of this imaging method. MRI often provides the direct way to diagnosis. More and more the so-called "step by step" approach to diagnosis by imaging methods is being abandoned in favor of the primary use of MRI. The present survey summarizes the main indications for MRI in the field of the musculoskeletal system, in adults as well as in children. Special topics like tumors, inflammation, ischemia, and trauma are discussed. Some anatomic sites like the carpal joint, the shoulder, and the knee are presented in more detail.

Author information

Author/s: Bohndorf, K (K); Kretschmer, K H (KH);

Affiliation: Klinik für Diagnostische Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Zentralklinikum Augsburg.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Aktuelle Radiologie (Aktuelle Radiol), published in GERMANY. (Language: ger)

Reference: 1996-May; vol 6 (issue 3) : pp 136-43

Dates: Created 1996/08/16; Completed 1996/08/16; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 8679737, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Adult Bone Neoplasms - diagnosis Bone and Bones - pathology Child Humans Joint Diseases - diagnosis

Joints - pathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Musculoskeletal Diseases - diagnosis Musculoskeletal System - pathology Soft Tissue Neoplasms - diagnosis Wounds and Injuries - diagnosis

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