MUSCULOSKELETAL INFECTION - FINDINGS ON MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

Authors
MUNK PL VELLET AD HILBORN MD CRUES JV HELMS CA POON PY
Citation
Pl. Munk et al., MUSCULOSKELETAL INFECTION - FINDINGS ON MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING, Canadian Association of Radiologists journal, 45(5), 1994, pp. 355-362
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
08465371
Volume
45
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
355 - 362
Database
ISI
SICI code
0846-5371(1994)45:5<355:MI-FOM>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide considerable useful infor mation in cases of musculoskeletal infection, in particular demonstrat ing the extent of involvement of soft tissues and medullary bone. Diff erentiation between infected tissue and abscess is also possible with MRI, especially if contrast agent is administered. MRI therefore serve s as an adjunct to other imaging modalities, especially in complex cas es. This review covers various manifestations of musculoskeletal infec tion as depicted with MRI.