Essential Musculoskeletal MRI

Introduction – MRI (35): Theory SpinNuclear Magnetic ResonanceResonance detection ImagingMRI parametersSpin echo sequencesPulse sequencesFast spin echoSTIRGradient echoContrast enhancement The Patient experienceMRI equipmentImaging protocolsContraindications and complicationsClinical decision making Part 1: The Spine Cervical Spine. Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Degenerative disc disease Ligamentum flavum hypertrophyPathology Syringomyelia Inflammatory arthritides Disc lesions Spinal cord lesions Infection Tumours (osseous and soft tissue) – primary and secondary TraumaSurgical approachesClinical Correlation and decision-making Radicultitis Cervical spondylotic myelopathy SMT and contraindications WhiplashSummary (“Clinical Pearls”) Thoracic Spine. Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Degenerative disc disease Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy Pathology Syringomyelia Inflammatory arthritides Disc lesions Spinal cord lesions Infection Tumours (osseous and soft tissue) – primary and secondary Trauma Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision-making Scheuermann’s disease Osteopororsis Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Lumbar Spine & Pelvis. Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Degenerative disc disease Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy Modic changes Canal stenosis Sacro-iliac joints Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Disc lesions Infection Tumours (osseous and soft tissue) – prim and sec Infection Trauma Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision-making Radiculitis Cauda Equina Syndrome Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Part 2: The Upper Extremity Shoulder Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Hill-Sachs defect Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Synoviochondometaplasia HADD SLAP lesions Tumours – prim and secondary Trauma Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Rotator cuff injuries Bicipital tendinitis Adhesive capsultits Acromioclavicular injury Summary (“Clinical Pearls”)Elbow Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Hill-Sachs defect Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Synoviochondometaplasia PVNS Neuropathies Tumours – prim and secondary Trauma Infection Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Lateral Epicondylitis Medial Epicondylitis Bursitis Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Ligamentous injury Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Wrist & Hand Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Rheumatology Neuropathies Tumours – prim and secondary Trauma Infection Avascular necrosis Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Ulnar Nerve Palsy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Stenosing Tenosynovitis Avascular Necrosis Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Part 3: The Lower Extremity Hip Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Developmental dysplasias Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Synoviochondometaplasia HADD Avascular necrosis PVNS Tumours – prim and secondary Trauma Infection Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Musculotendinous injury Ligamentous injury Cox arthrosis Bursitis Avascular necrosis Summary (“Clinical Pearls”)Knee Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Bony contusions Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Synoviochondometaplasia CPPD Neuropathies Tumours – prim and secondary Infection Osteochondroma Trauma Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Ligamentous injuries Meniscal injuries Bursitis Muscular injuries Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Ankle & Foot Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Os trigonum Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Infection Tumours – prim and secondary Trauma Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision- making Peroneal tendonitis Plantar fasciitis Ligamentous injury Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) Part 4: The TMJ. Normal anatomy and variants Pathomechanics Degenerative joint disease Degenerative disc disease Meniscal lesions Pathology Inflammatory arthritides Infection Trauma Soft tissue injury Surgical approaches Clinical Correlation and decision-making Summary (“Clinical Pearls”) (CD-ROM): Clinical Exercises.