Use of magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose common wrist disorders.
Magnetic resonance imaging is being used more frequently to diagnose and plan treatment of wrist disorders. This article reviews the common pathologic lesions of the wrist: avascular necrosis, triangular fibrocartilage complex tears, ligamentous tears, ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. The typical magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of these lesions is discussed.
DiMarcangelo
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Camden 08103, USA. dimarcmt@UMDNJ.edu
Smith
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D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D014953:Wrist / Q000473:pathology*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000473:pathology*