Musculoskeletal infection: findings on magnetic resonance imaging.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide considerable useful information in cases of musculoskeletal infection, in particular demonstrating the extent of involvement of soft tissues and medullary bone. Differentiation between infected tissue and abscess is also possible with MRI, especially if contrast agent is administered. MRI therefore serves as an adjunct to other imaging modalities, especially in complex cases. This review covers various manifestations of musculoskeletal infection as depicted with MRI.
Munk
P L
PL
Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, London, Ont.
Vellet
A D
AD
Hilborn
M D
MD
Crues
J V
JV
Helms
C A
CA
Poon
P Y
PY
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*