title: The fundamentals of musculoskeletal imaging.
abstract: Pain management physicians need to understand the basic diagnostic tools for their profession, including the major musculoskeletal imaging modalities for joint and muscle disorders. This article serves to review the indications and limitations for musculoskeletal imaging modalities with particular attention to how altered anatomy may reflect injury mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Spine Technology and Rehabilitation, 7230 Engle Road, Suite #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA. fortin@pol.net
authors.forename: Joseph D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Fortin
authors.forename: Edward C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Weber