title: Aspects of musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: MRI can clearly identify many pathological processes in the musculoskeletal system. Because it is a non invasive investigation, it plays an important role in assessing joint pathology and musculoskeletal masses prior to any interventional procedure. If used properly, it can be cost effective and redundant diagnostic tests can be reduced, appropriate therapy can be instituted and unnecessary surgical intervention and hospitalisation can be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000473:pathology*; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries