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Indirect magnetic resonance arthrography

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Indirect MR arthrography is useful for evaluation of joints such as the elbow, wrist, ankle and shoulder where there is a large synovial surface area relative to joint volume. It allows simultaneous assessment of both intra-articular and extra-articular soft tissues with the added advantage of minimal invasiveness. The established and potential uses of this imaging technique are reviewed below and the pathology that is demonstrated by this technique is discussed.

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Bergin, D., Schweitzer, M.E. Indirect magnetic resonance arthrography. Skeletal Radiol 32, 551–558 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-003-0669-2

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