MRI of Cartilage
Richard Kijowski, MD, Guest Editor Evaluation of articular cartilage plays an integral role in the assessment of the musculoskeletal system. Osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent chronic disease affecting millions of…
Normal and Variant Pelvic Anatomy on MRI
The superior tissue contrast and flexible imaging planes afforded by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) versus competing technologies permit optimal depiction of the pelvic viscera. Targeted protocols developed for specific pelvic…
Normal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anatomy of the Ankle & Foot
This article discusses anatomic relationships, anatomic variants, and MRI protocols that pertain to the foot and ankle. MR images with detailed anatomic description form the cornerstone of this article. The…
Normal and Variant Anatomy of the Elbow on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides excellent delineation of the bones of the elbow and the surrounding soft tissue structures. The components of the elbow can be divided into osseous structures,…
Normal and Variant Abdominal Anatomy on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The diagnostic usefulness of abdominal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging lies in the improved contrast resolution and ability to qualify several tissue characteristics of a specific organ or lesion. Our institution…
Normal MR Imaging Anatomy of the Knee
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the preferred imaging modality for evaluating internal derangement of the knee, due to its superior soft tissue contrast resolution, multiplanar imaging capability, and lack of…
Normal MR Imaging Anatomy of the Thigh and Leg
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the modality of choice for evaluating the soft tissues of the thigh and leg because of its superior soft tissue contrast resolution, multiplanar imaging capability,…
Normal and Variant Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand on MR Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging is the optimal modality for characterizing the ligaments, tendons, muscles, and neurovascular structures of the wrist and hand. Continued refinement in pulse sequence and coil design permits…
Normal and Variant Anatomy of the Shoulder on MRI
New developments in musculoskeletal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, including improved spatial resolution and MR arthrography, have led to an increasing frequency in the performance of shoulder MR imaging. As a…
Breast MR Imaging: Normal Anatomy
Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the breast is a useful tool for the assessment of both structural and functional anatomy. A basic approach to the interpretation of normal…
