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The emerging role of magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatology

P L Munk1, A D Vellet, C Romano

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, London, Ont.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|August 1, 1994
PubMed

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable tool in rheumatology for evaluating arthritis treatments and noninvasively diagnosing conditions like avascular necrosis, tendon disorders, and myopathy.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is established in central nervous system and orthopedic imaging.
  • Numerous applications of MRI are emerging in rheumatology.
  • MRI is expected to be crucial for evaluating treatments for arthritides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current applications of MRI in rheumatologic practice.
  • To highlight MRI's role in diagnosing and managing rheumatologic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on MRI applications in rheumatology.
  • Discussion of noninvasive diagnostic capabilities of MRI for various rheumatologic issues.

Main Results:

  • MRI is useful for evaluating treatments for arthritides.
  • MRI enables noninvasive investigation of avascular necrosis, tendon disorders, and myopathy.
  • The review outlines established and emerging uses of MRI in rheumatology.

Conclusions:

  • MRI is a significant imaging modality in rheumatologic practice.
  • Its noninvasive nature and detailed imaging capabilities support diagnosis and treatment evaluation.
  • MRI is poised to play an increasingly important role in rheumatology.

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