RT Journal
T1 MUsculoskeletal applications of magnetic resonance imaging
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1989
FD November 3
VO 262
IS 17
SP 2420
OP 2427
DO 10.1001/jama.1989.03430170082033
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03430170082033
AB Magnetic resonance imaging provides superior contrast, resolution, and multiplanar imaging capability, allowing excellent definition of soft-tissue and bone marrow abnormalities. For these reasons, magnetic resonance imaging has become a major diagnostic imaging method for the evaluation of many musculoskeletal disorders. The applications of magnetic resonance imaging for musculoskeletal diagnosis are summarized and examples of common clinical situations are given. General guidelines are suggested for the musculoskeletal applications of magnetic resonance imaging.(JAMA. 1989;262:2420-2427)