title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the wrist.
abstract: MR imaging of the wrist has the unique capability of simultaneously demonstrating bone and soft tissue structures. Its exquisite sensitivity for detecting bone marrow edema makes it and ideal screening tool for diagnosing radiographically occult osseous injuries and areas of AVN. This, together with its ability to provide a comprehensive, non-invasive assessment of the ligaments, tendons, nerves, and components of the TFC make MRI a very powerful tool for evaluating patients with wrist pain of uncertain etiology. Its exact role in the work-up of these patients has not been entirely established, but with further advances in technology and the radiologist's understanding of wrist anatomy and pathology, MRI is assuming a more central role in this clinical setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, USA.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Dussault
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Degnan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*