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01-11-2004 | Musculoskeletal

Direct magnetic resonance arthrography

Authors: Dmitry Elentuck, William E. Palmer

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2004

Abstract

Magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography has gained increasing popularity as a diagnostic tool in the assessment of intra-articular derangements. Its role has been studied extensively in the shoulder, but it also has been explored in the hip, elbow, knee, wrist and ankle. This article reviews the current role of direct MR arthrography in several major joints, with consideration of pertinent anatomy, techniques and applications.

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Title: Direct magnetic resonance arthrography
Authors: Dmitry Elentuck
William E. Palmer
Publication date: 01-11-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 11/2004
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-004-2449-3

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