title: [MR-imaging of joints].
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a well established, non-invasive method in the evaluation of joint pathologies. Basically four different MR imaging techniques are used in the clinical routine: (1) conventional MR imaging of joints, (2) intravenously contrast-enhanced MR imaging of joints, (3) direct MR arthrography with intraarticular injection of contrast medium and (4) indirect MR arthrography after intravenous application of contrast medium. Additionally, a variety of new MR imaging techniques are available and currently used for clinical research. These techniques have a great potential for clinical use in the future.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Guggenberger
authors.forename: Gustav
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Andreisek
mesh_terms: D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007596:Joints / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium