CPPD: CROWNED DENS SYNDROME CT AND MRI CPPD Crowned Dens Syndrome CT & MRI Spine Crowned dens is a manifestation of Calcium Pyrophosphate deposition diseases (CPPD) in the cervical spine. WHAT IS IT Peri odontoid deposition of Calcium Pyrophosphate crystals. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE: CT The diagnosis is easier on CT as high […]
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PROXIMAL TIBIOFIBULAR JOINT MRI ANATOMY MRI PROXIMAL TIBIO FIBULAR JOINT ANATOMY The proximal tibiofibular joint is often overlooked when assessing a knee MRI. This is the first in a series on MRI of the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) beginning with the anatomy of the ligaments that stabilize the PTFJ. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM Often overlooked when
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KEY POINTS FROM OUR SPINE MRI COURSES Spine MRI Nerve Root Compression Online Radiology Course Another three quick images with some basic key points from our online spine mri courses. Here we look at how to evaluate and describe a disc that extends into the foramen and its relationship to the exiting foraminal nerve looking
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SESAMOID OSTEONECROSIS XRAY CT MRI: OVERVIEW OSTEONECROSIS OF THE SESAMOID Osteonecrosis of the sesamoids of the 1st metatarsal is not common but important that it’s recognized. As it progresses fracture, fragmentation and collapse of the sesamoid can occur. SESAMOID OSTEONECROSIS XRAY CT MRI: WHAT TO LOOK FOR SESAMOID OSTEONECROSIS XRAY: WHAT TO LOOK FOR If
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DISCITIS MIMICS: VACCUM PHENOMENON GAS IN THE DISC In discitis, one of the most important findings to look for is high T2 signal in the disc which alerts you to possible infection. But a degenerate disc with vacuum phenomenon (gas in the disc), can be high signal on T2 and mimic infection. Why does this
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LUMBAR SPINE FACET JOINT SYNOVIAL CYSTS MRI AND CT Lumbar Facet Joint Cysts MRI and CT: MRI Spine How to Assess for Facet Cysts and where to look. Today’s Tuesday Tip is a video on MRI of the Spine and Facet Cysts and in particular the MRI Spine Anatomy that relates to Spine Facet Cysts.
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PERIOSTEAL REACTION RADIOLOGY MRI TRAUMATIC PERIOSTITIS & PERIOSTEAL CHANGE WHAT DOES PERIOSTEAL CHANGE SECONDARY TO TRAUMA LOOK LIKE ON MRI There are a number of appearances of periosteal reaction on MRI secondary to trauma that we can see and report. The Histology…Yes Histology!: It helps to have a simple understanding of the histology of the
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SUPERIOR GLENOHUMERAL LIGAMENT SGHL SGHL: How to identify the Gleno Humeral Ligaments made Easy…er Identifying the gleno humeral ligaments on MRI can be challenging as they are small and on lower field strength scanners there is inadequate resolution to see them properly. However, if we understand the anatomy of the ligaments, it becomes easier to
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON MRI IN SUBSCAPULARIS TEARS, ATROPHY, FATTY INFILTRATION, & BICEPS DISLOCATION MRI Assessment of the subscapularis tendon is not just about looking for tears. This post looks at the four things that should be assessed. The MRI appearance of partial and full-thickness tears. Then assessing for muscle atrophy and fatty
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BAASTRUP'S DISEASE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON MRI Baastrup’s disease is caused by the friction of two spinous processes rubbing against each other and can result in central back pain but its difficult to diagnose without imaging. In the previous post we looked at the CT Findings in Baastrup’s Disease and this post looks at
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MRI FINDINGS IN ACL AND PCL MUCOID DEGENERATION Mucoid degeneration can affect both the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Mucoid degeneration is often confused with ACL tears and this post looks at the main MRI features of ACL and PCL mucoid degeneration that will help to differentiate from tears. MRI FINDINGS
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Vaughn Jackson Syndrome in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Wrist MRI Online Radiology Course This case is from Dr Joe Thomas a senior consultant Rheumatologist who is also involved with our Spine Arthropathy and Spondyloarthropathy course and our upcoming Peripheral Arthropathy Course. Thanks to Dr. Binoy P S Specialist Hand Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery CLINICO RADIOLOGICAL CORRELATION CLINICAL
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