THE EMERGING ROLE OF MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING IN RHEUMATOLOGY

Authors
MUNK PL VELLET AD ROMANO C LEVIN MF HARTH MF BELL DA
Citation
Pl. Munk et al., THE EMERGING ROLE OF MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING IN RHEUMATOLOGY, Canadian Association of Radiologists journal, 45(4), 1994, pp. 270-276
Citations number
44
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
08465371
Volume
45
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
270 - 276
Database
ISI
SICI code
0846-5371(1994)45:4<270:TEROMI>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in imaging the central ne rvous system and in orthopedic radiology is now well accepted. Numerou s applications of this technique also exist in the field of rheumatolo gy, and it is anticipated that MRI will play an important part in the evaluation of treatments for the arthritides. In addition, MRI allows noninvasive investigation of other rheumatologic problems, such as ava scular necrosis, tendon disorders and myopathy. This review outlines t he current applications of MRI in rheumatologic practice.