Cross-sectional areas of rotator cuff muscles in males without tears on shoulder MRI
ConclusionRC muscles in male subjects with no tears on MRI show decreasing CSA with age, independent of BMI. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided injection and aspiration of small joints: techniques, pearls, and pitfalls
This article demonstrates the various approaches to diagnostic or therapeutic injection and aspiration of small joints with the aid of US images, cines and graphic illustrations, emphasizing joint positioning, anatomic landmarks, and needle trajectory for a safe and efficacious procedure. A brief review of available literature for each joint will also be provided. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in osteosarcoma using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI: development and external validation of a model
ConclusionIn this study, a relative wash-in rate of<2.3 determined with the whole slab segmentation method predicted histological response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in osteosarcoma. Consistent performance was observed in an external test cohort. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Much lower prevalence and severity of spine degenerative changes among older Chinese women than among older Caucasian women and its implication for the interpretation of lumbar spine BMD T-score for Chinese women
AbstractThe prevalence and severity of spine degenerative changes have been noted to be lower among older Chinese women than among older Caucasian women. Spine degenerative changes associated with marginal osteophytosis, trabecular thickening, subchondral sclerosis, facet joint arthrosis, and disc space narrowing can all lead to artificially higher spine areal bone mineral density (BMD). The lower prevalence and severity of spine degeneration have important implications for the interpretation of spine areal BMD reading for Chinese women. With fewer contributions from spine degenerative changes, following natural aging, the...
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The distal tibiofibular joint effusion may be a reliable index for diagnosing the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis instability in ankle
ConclusionsOur research translated a complicated string of MRI multi-dimensional spatial measurements into a simple measuring process, and established the significance of quantifying DTJE in the diagnosis of DTSI. We found that the 8-mm height of DTJE was a more specific indicator for DTSI and could serve as a novel MRI diagnostic cutoff in clinical practice. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pediatric primary lymphoma of bone in epiphysis case report
We report a pediatric case of PLB in the tibial epiphysis which presented initially with knee pain. Imaging was performed with X-ray, MRI, CT, and PET-CT with bone biopsies revealing diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This patient also showed a second, synchronous lesion in the left iliac bone, which was also biopsy proven to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Lymphoma in the epiphysis for children is rare and often confused with infectious etiologies or other types of tumors. Misdiagnosis may result in inappropriate treatment and possible progression of the disease, thus making early identification important to initiate therapy. ...
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Characterizing focal muscle signal on MRI in flexor-pronator muscles ’ status post ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction
ConclusionHigh signal which is commonly seen at the flexor pronator mass in patient status most UCL reconstruction of the elbow is secondary to the palmaris longus harvest rather than other etiologies such as muscle strain, retear, or trauma. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis: capsule-preserving versus capsule-rupturing technique
ConclusionGHJ hydrodilatation results in pain elimination and functional improvement till the mid-term in patients with AC, with improved outcome when adopting the capsule-preserving compared to the capsule-rupturing technique. Higher initial DASH score is predictive of impaired functionality in the mid-term. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A 67-year-old woman with right thumb swelling and pain
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Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Correction to: SSR white paper: guidelines for utilization and performance of direct MR arthrography
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Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Correction to: The 2D and 3D MR arthrographic description of aponeurotic expansion of supraspinatus tendon and biceps tendon anomaly in a large patient cohort
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Source: Skeletal Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Rhabdomyolysis: a review of imaging features across modalities
AbstractThis review illustrates the imaging features of rhabdomyolysis across multiple modalities and in a variety of clinical scenarios. Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of striated muscle following severe or prolonged insult resulting in the release of myocyte constituents into circulation. In turn, patients develop characteristically elevated serum creatine kinase, positive urine myoglobin, and other serum and urine laboratory derangements. While there is a spectrum of clinical symptoms, the classic presentation has been described as muscular pain, weakness, and dark urine. This triad, however, is only seen in abou...
Source: Skeletal Radiology - November 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of single intra-bursal injection of platelet-rich plasma against corticosteroid under ultrasonography guidance for shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
ConclusionPRP and triamcinolone in the SASD bursa could be considered as safe treatment options for SIS under ultrasonography guidance. While triamcinolone was effective in short-term pain reduction, PRP was effective in long-term improvement in shoulder abduction. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - November 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prevalence and characteristics of benign cartilaginous tumours of the shoulder joint. An MRI-based study
ConclusionFrequency of EC/ACT of the shoulder joint appears to have been overestimated, with the current study revealing a prevalence of 0.43%. (Source: Skeletal Radiology)
Source: Skeletal Radiology - November 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
