Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system
Richardson, M.L.; Genant, H.K.; Helms, C.A.; Gillespy, T.; Heller, M.; Jergesen, H.E.; Bovill, E.G.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 16(3): 569-587
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 4011167 Document Number: 257995
MRI is a complementary technique to CT in the examination of the spine, the hip, and musculoskeletal tumors. In some cases, it provides diagnostic information not available with any other modality, including CT. MRI has the potential to be very useful in the assessment of various marrow-based disorders and may someday obviate the need for contrast-aided studies of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.