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In our posts we have concise explanation of the MSK MRI & SPINE MRI anatomy, the macroscopic pathology that’s relevant to the Imaging and the Imaging findings in various pathologies.
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PERONEUS BREVIS TENDON TEAR MRI DISCUSSION: WHAT'S THE dX Peroneus Brevis Tendon Tear: MRI demonstrates a peroneus brevis tendon tear. There is a longitudinal split resulting in two components of the Peroneus Brevis tendon (Pink arrows). Peroneus Longus (Blue arrow) is normal. WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS There should only be two tendons in the peroneal …
SHOULDER SYNOVITIS MRI RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISCUSSION: WHAT'S THE Dx? Extensive synovitis and ACJ erosions from Rheumatoid arthritis. Having synovitis in multiple locations (even if there are no erosions) should raise the possibility of an inflammatory abnormality. Thank you to Dr Joe Thomas (Rheumatologist) for the case. WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS? Image 1: The first …
SPINE MRI INCIDENTAL FINDINGS SPINE MRI INCIDENTAL FINDINGS: WHAT'S THE Dx There is a mass in the deep lobe of the left parotid (We don’t have Histology as yet). The key here is noticing the asymmetry between the left and right (Green arrow) lobes. Even though its obvious and large, it’s still easy …
ACL TEAR PIVOT SHIFT INJURY BONE CONTUSION PATTERN OSTEOCHONDRAL FRACTURE MRI WHAT'S THE Dx? Pivot shift bone bruising of the lateral femoral condyle and an osteochondral depression fracture secondary to an ACL tear. Characteristic bone contusion pattern seen with complete ACL tear. The osteochondral fracture is seen with the flattening of the cortical …
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FACET FRACTURE RADIOLOGY CT DISCUSSION FACET FRACTURE CT APPEARANCE The facet is fractured (Pink arrows) but there is no evidence on this image of facet subluxation or dislocation. However the facet joint is widened inferiorly (Green arrow) indicating that the facet capsule must be torn. FACET FRACTURE RADIOLOGY CT: SLIDER TO VIEW IMAGES ARE …
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SPINE LIGAMENTS MRI INJURY RADIOLOGY TRAUMA INTERSPINOUS WHAT'S THE Dx: INTERSPINOUS LIGAMENT TRAUMA The MRI demonstrates trauma to the interspinous ligament with increased T2FS signal in the region of the interspinous ligament. The interspinous ligament lies between the spinous processes. Oedema indicates trauma to the region but is also a clue to the …
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VERTEBRAL ARTERY DISSECTION RADIOLOGY MRI DIAGNOSIS MRI VERTEBRAL ARTERY OCCULSION: DISCUSSION VERTEBRAL ARTERY OCCULSION With spinal trauma its essential to look at the signal of the vertebral arteries as there can be dissection. In most cases we don’t do a routine MRA so being able to spot a dissection on the standard scans …
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STRESS FRACTURE FIBULA SHIN MRI RADIOLOGY DISCUSSION ON MRI STRESS FRACTURE FIBULA STRESS FRACTURE Transverse stress fracture in the fibula shaft in a runner. This image demonstrates all the findings to look for in a stress fracture on MRI with. The Stress Fracture on MRI being the thin high signal line crossing …
FACET SYNOVIAL CYST RADIOLOGY MRI LUMBAR SPINE DISCUSSION ON FACET SYNOVIAL CYST This is a facet synovial cyst. These arise from the facet joint and can expand in any direction. Look for a well defined , walled structure that follows fluid signal on all sequences. WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS FACET CYST MRI Well …
ACL TEAR MRI KNEE FINDINGS CORONAL IMAGE DISCUSSION ON ACL COMPLETE TEAR This is a compete tear of the ACL on a coronal scan. The ACL (Green circle) is markedly thinned, ill defined, hyperintense and irregular. Compare with the normal low signal and good definition of the adjacent PCL. The ACL should …
