Current status of imaging of articular cartilage |
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Authors: | J. Hodler Donald Resnick |
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Affiliation: | (1) Radiology, Balgrist Clinic, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland, CH;(2) Department of Radiology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, La Jolla, California, USA, US |
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Abstract: | Various imaging methods have been applied to assessment of articular cartilage. These include standard radiography, arthrography, CT, CT arthrography, ultrasonography, and MR imaging. Radiography remains the initial musculoskeletal imaging method. However, it is insensitive to early stages of cartilage abnormalities. MR imaging has great potential in the assessment of articular cartilage, although high-quality scans are required because imaging signs of cartilage abnormalities may be subtle. The potential and limitations of various sequences and techniques are discussed, including MR arthrography. The role of the other imaging methods in assessment of articular cartilage appears to be limited. |
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Keywords: | Articular cartilage MRI Articular cartilage review article Osteoarthritis imaging |
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