The American Journal of Managed Care

Inappropriate Wrist MRI: Did Guidelines Have an Impact?

This article analyzes the use of MRI in a national sample of patients with wrist pain before and after consensus guideline publication. Objectives: To assess the national prevalence and cost of ...
Medscape

Accuracy of 7 T MRI Matches That of 3 T MRI for Diagnosing Wrist Ligament Injuries

MRI at 7 tesla (T) and 3 T field strengths showed similar accuracy in detecting triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and scapholunate ligament (SLL) injuries, according to a new study. Although ...
Healthline

What Is a Shoulder Arthrogram?

A shoulder arthrogram is a technique that uses contrast dye to identify specific shoulder injuries. It’s used in X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans to highlight areas of soft tissue damage. It’s very ...
Healio

Shoulder instability may have distinct, identifiable imaging features on CT, MRI

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Shoulder instability has distinct imaging features, according to a presenter. MRI, MR arthrography and CT may be ...
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MR arthrography is more accurate than MR in diagnosing shoulder tears

MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study ...