Basic MRI Musculoskeletal Anatomy Musculoskeletal MRI Indications • • • • • Sport related injuries Mensical abnormalities Osteonecrosis Bone marrow abnormalities Soft tissue masses Musculoskeletal MRI Advantages • • • • Superior soft tissue contrast Mutliplanar Non invasive No ionizing radiation Musculoskeletal MRI Disadvantages • Expensive • Limited availability • Claustrophobia Musculoskeletal MRI Disadvantages • Artifacts (Metal foreign objects) • Relatively long examination • Calcifications FAT Bone marrow Blood Contrast ...Musculoskeletal MRI Indications • • • • • Sport related injuries Mensical abnormalities Osteonecrosis Bone marrow abnormalities Soft tissue masses Musculoskeletal MRI Advantages • • • •... Mutliplanar Non invasive No ionizing radiation Musculoskeletal MRI Disadvantages • Expensive • Limited availability • Claustrophobia Musculoskeletal MRI Disadvantages • Artifacts (Metal foreign objects)... and load–bearing Lateral Meniscus Medial Meniscus Lateral Meniscus Medial Meniscus MRI the Shoulder MRI Shoulder Indications • • • • • Rotator cuff tear Shoulder instability Osteonecrosis