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Tendons: high-field-strength, surface coil MR imaging.

J Beltran, A M Noto, L J Herman

    Radiology
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    High-resolution magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, using surface coils and reduced field-of-view techniques, effectively visualizes tendon anatomy and pathology. This advanced MR imaging offers superior detail and contrast for diagnosing tendon injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Musculoskeletal Imaging
    • Medical Imaging Technology

    Background:

    • Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers superior soft-tissue contrast compared to other modalities.
    • Optimizing MR imaging techniques is crucial for detailed tendon visualization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of high-resolution MR imaging with surface coils and reduced field-of-view techniques for tendon assessment.
    • To compare MR imaging findings with gross anatomy and identify various tendon pathologies.

    Main Methods:

    • High-resolution MR imaging of hand, wrist, foot, and ankle tendons in healthy volunteers and cadavers.
    • Comparison of MR images with gross anatomic sections.
    • Evaluation of experimentally induced Achilles tendon tears in swine.
    • Examination of 11 patients with various tendon pathologies.

    Main Results:

    • Normal tendon anatomy was accurately identified and correlated with gross specimens.
    • Experimentally induced Achilles tendon tears were successfully visualized.
    • MR imaging identified diverse pathologies including acute rupture, tenosynovitis, chronic tendonitis, and postsurgical complications.
    • High-resolution MR imaging demonstrated excellent anatomic detail and superior contrast resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • High-resolution MR imaging utilizing surface coils and reduced field-of-view techniques is a valuable tool for tendon imaging.
    • This MR imaging approach provides superior visualization of tendon anatomy and pathology compared to other modalities.
    • The technique offers excellent depiction of detail, contrast, and multiplanar imaging capabilities for diagnosing tendon conditions.

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