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01-06-2019 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

Position paper on magnetic resonance imaging protocols in the musculoskeletal system (excluding the spine) by the Italian College of Musculoskeletal Radiology

Authors: Alberto Bellelli, Enzo Silvestri, Antonio Barile, Domenico Albano, Alberto Aliprandi, Roberto Caudana, Vito Chianca, Francesco Di Pietto, Carlo Faletti, Eugenio Genovese, Andrea Giovagnoni, Carlo Masciocchi, Carmelo Messina, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Vincenzo Spina, Marcello Zappia

Published in: La radiologia medica | Issue 6/2019

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a pivotal radiological examination in clinical practice, being widely applied for musculoskeletal examinations. In this setting, strict adherence to standardized protocol is crucial to increase diagnostic performance and minimize variability among different diagnostic centres and readers. The aim of this paper is to provide standardized technical recommendations for musculoskeletal MRI scans proposed by the Italian College of Musculoskeletal Radiology. These recommendations are designed to give a uniform application of MRI protocols over the national territory, to increase reproducibility and improve diagnostic performance.

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Title: Position paper on magnetic resonance imaging protocols in the musculoskeletal system (excluding the spine) by the Italian College of Musculoskeletal Radiology
Authors: Alberto Bellelli
Enzo Silvestri
Antonio Barile
Domenico Albano
Alberto Aliprandi
Roberto Caudana
Vito Chianca
Francesco Di Pietto
Carlo Faletti
Eugenio Genovese
Andrea Giovagnoni
Carlo Masciocchi
Carmelo Messina
Luca Maria Sconfienza
Vincenzo Spina
Marcello Zappia
Publication date: 01-06-2019
Publisher: Springer Milan
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Published in: La radiologia medica / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0033-8362
Electronic ISSN: 1826-6983
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-019-00992-3

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