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. 2000 Apr;100(4):228-31.

Use of magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose common wrist disorders

M T DiMarcangelo  1 , P A Smith
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  • PMID: 10808667

Use of magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose common wrist disorders

M T DiMarcangelo et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2000 Apr.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging is being used more frequently to diagnose and plan treatment of wrist disorders. This article reviews the common pathologic lesions of the wrist: avascular necrosis, triangular fibrocartilage complex tears, ligamentous tears, ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. The typical magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of these lesions is discussed.

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