Arthro-IRM directe en traction axiale: technique et intérêt [Technique and value of direct MR arthrography applying articular distraction]

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Arthro-IRM directe en traction axiale: technique et intérêt [Technique and value of direct MR arthrography applying articular distraction]
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Becce F., Wettstein M., Guntern D., Mouhsine E., Palhais N., Theumann N.
ISSN
1660-9379[print], 1660-9379[linking]
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2010
Volume
6
Number
237
Pages
413-417
Language
french
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Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Direct MR arthrography has a better diagnostic accuracy than MR imaging alone. However, contrast material is not always homogeneously distributed in the articular space. Lesions of cartilage surfaces or intra-articular soft tissues can thus be misdiagnosed. Concomitant application of axial traction during MR arthrography leads to articular distraction. This enables better distribution of contrast material in the joint and better delineation of intra-articular structures. Therefore, this technique improves detection of cartilage lesions. Moreover, the axial stress applied on articular structures may reveal lesions invisible on MR images without traction. Based on our clinical experience, we believe that this relatively unknown technique is promising and should be further developed.
Keywords
Arthrography/methods, Cartilage Diseases/diagnosis, Humans, Joint Diseases/diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Traction
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