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Review
. 2020 Jul;49(Suppl 1):1-33.
doi: 10.1007/s00256-020-03465-1. Epub 2020 Jun 2.

Glossary of terms for musculoskeletal radiology

William Palmer  1 , Laura Bancroft  2 , Fiona Bonar  3 , Jung-Ah Choi  4 , Anne Cotten  5 , James F Griffith  6 , Philip Robinson  7 , Christian W A Pfirrmann  8
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Review

Glossary of terms for musculoskeletal radiology

William Palmer et al. Skeletal Radiol. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Members of the International Skeletal Society compiled a glossary of terms for musculoskeletal radiology. The authors also represent national radiology or pathology societies in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. We provide brief descriptions of musculoskeletal structures, disease processes, and syndromes and address their imaging features. Given the abundance of musculoskeletal disorders and derangements, we chose to omit most terms relating to neoplasm, spine, intervention, and pediatrics. Consensus agreement was obtained from 19 musculoskeletal radiology societies worldwide.

Keywords: Glossary; Musculoskeletal anatomy; Musculoskeletal disorders; Musculoskeletal radiology.

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