title: The pearls and pitfalls of magnetic resonance imaging of the lower extremity.
abstract: This article is intended for the clinician charged with either diagnosing or treating patients with lower extremity symptoms thought to be of musculoskeletal etiology. It gives a brief overview of the imaging techniques that can be utilized, common pathology, and certain pearls and pitfalls that may be encountered in both ordering and interpreting lower extremity magnetic resonance imaging. While we cannot present a comprehensive discussion of all of the known disorders in the lower extremity, we will choose common disorders to illustrate the diagnostic benefits and limitations of magnetic resonance imaging and provide reasons for choosing certain magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
authors: Department of Radiology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 2200 Bergquist Drive, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA.　matmsk2003@yahoo.com
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: Tall
authors: Adrianne K
authors: AK
authors: Thompson
authors: Barry
authors: B
authors: Greer
authors: Scot
authors: S
authors: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D013848:Thigh / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media