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Indirect MR arthrography is a relatively new MR technique improving articular and periarticular contrast. It is achieved by injection of paramagnetic MR contrast media intravenously instead of intra-articular injection as in direct MR arthrography. After the injection exercising the joint results in considerable signal intensity increase within the joint cavity. Fat saturated MR sequences then yield arthrographic images. The method is less invasive than direct MR arthrography and first results showed comparable sensitivities and specificities for rotator cuff and glenoid labrum pathology. In this article the technique, established and potential future indications, drawbacks and limitations of the method are reviewed.
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Received: 26 March 1997; Revision received 31 July 1997; Accepted 1 August 1997
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Vahlensieck, M., Sommer, T., Textor, J. et al. Indirect MR arthrography: techniques and applications. Eur Radiol 8, 232–235 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050369
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050369