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Meniscus special cases

In this article we will show some examples of special meniscal pathology in more detail. For the basics of meniscal pathology we advise you first to read the article 'Knee Meniscus - Part 1'. On most images you can click to get an enlarged view, but this does not work on the iPhone application.

Hamstring injury

The diagnosis of a hamstring injury is a clinical one and fairly straightforward. The role of MRI is not to determine the presence or absence of injury, but to determine whether there is a partial or full thickness tear.Full thickness tears are typically injuries to the free tendons or the insertion of the tendons on the ischial tuberosity. In these...

Shoulder Ultrasound

This article is currently in preparation. Once it is finalized, we will provide an announcement on the homepage.This article serves as an introduction to shoulder ultrasound. Ultrasound is a non-invasive, easily accessible imaging technique that allows for thorough evaluation of the shoulder, including dynamic assessment in patients with impingement.We...

Bone tumors - Differential diagnosis

In this article we will discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. The differential diagnosis mostly depends on the review of the conventional radiographs and the age of the patient. Abbreviations used:ABC = Aneurysmal bone cystCMF = Chondromyxoid fibromaEG = Eosinophilic GranulomaGCT = Giant cell...

Osteolytic - well defined bone tumors

In the article Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. In this article we will discuss the differential diagnosis of well-defined osteolytic bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. Abbreviations used:ABC = Aneurysmal bone cystCMF = Chondromyxoid...

MRI examination of the Elbow

This review is dased on a presentation given by Mark Anderson and adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Robin Smithuis.We will discuss:Basic MR techniques and MR arthrography.Appearance of normal anatomic structures.Common types of pathology.

MRI traumatic changes

This article is based on a presentation given by Mini Pathria and was adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Jennifer Bradshaw. In part I we will discuss MR features of various muscle injuries. In part II we will discuss non-traumatic muscle changes.

Cartilage tumors

Cartilage or chondroid tumors are a heterogeneous group of bone tumors that all share a chondroid matrix.They range from benign enchondromas to highly malignant chondrosarcomas.Low-grade chondrosarcomas of the long bones have been classified as an intermediate group and are now called atypical cartilaginous tumor (ACT), because these tumors rarely...

Sclerotic bone tumors

In the article Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discussed a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. The differential diagnosis mostly depends on the age of the patient and the findings on the conventional radiographs. In this article we will discuss the differential diagnosis of sclerotic bone tumors...

Stress fractures

One of the most common injuries in sports is the stress fracture. In this review we will discuss:Clinical and imaging features of stress fracturesCommon locations of stress fractures.

Non-Meniscal pathology

This article is based on a presentation given by David Rubin and adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Robin Smithuis. This review focusses on all the non-meniscal pathology of the knee. See the article entitled Knee MRI - meniscal pathology for the pathology of the meniscus. Interactive cases are presented in the menubar. by David Rubin...

Hip pathology in Children

In this review we will discuss the most common imaging findings in children with hip pain.

US-guided injection of joints

This article describes the application of Ultrasound guidance for diagnostic and therapeutic joint injections.Ultrasound is a valuable alternative to procedures performed either blind or under fluoroscopic or CT guidance.

Bone tumor H-O

In Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. . Here we continue with the most common bone tumors and tumor-like lesions in alphabethic order.

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Bone tumor A-G

In the article Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discussed a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. In this article, which is the first in a series of three, we will discuss the most common bone tumors and tumor-like lesions in alphabethic order. Our goal is to show many cases in order to make you...

Meniscal pathology

This article is based on a presentation by David Rubin and adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Robin Smithuis. Interactive cases are presented in the menu bar to test your knowledge.by David Rubin and Robin Smithuis

Arthritis

In this article we provide an overview of the different imaging findings of common joint diseases as a useful tool in daily musculoskeletal radiology.Arthritis is a challenging topic. A long list of diagnoses has to be considered when looking at X rays of the hand and feet, each with its own extensive set of findings. Sometimes the abnormalities are...

Non-traumatic changes

This article is based on a presentation given by Mini Pathria and was adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Jennifer Bradshaw. In part I we discussed the MR features of various muscle injuries. In part II we will discuss non-traumatic muscle changes.