title: MRI of wrist ligaments.
abstract: The optimal imaging protocols for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the wrist ligaments are discussed, including the use of magnetic resonance arthrography, and 3 Tesla (T) versus 1.5 T magnetic field strength. The normal MRI appearance of the triangular fibrocartilage complex, capsular, and interosseous wrist ligaments is briefly covered to point out potential diagnostic pitfalls. Numerous examples of common ligamentous pathology discernible on MRI are provided, along with the latest estimates of diagnostic sensitivity and specificity provided by the literature.
authors: Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Electronic address: ringler.michael@mayo.edu.
authors: Michael D
authors: MD
authors: Ringler
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Wrist ligaments; wrist MRI