Dedicated extremity MR imaging of the foot and ankle

The purpose of this review is to provide illustrative examples of diseases of the foot and ankle when imaged with a low-field MR imaging system. A retrospective review of 268 foot and ankle examinations, performed in our institution within the past 3 years with a 0.2-T (Artoscan Esaote, Genoa, Italy...

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Published in:European radiology 2000-01, Vol.10 (3), p.467-475
Main Authors: Hottya, G A, Péterfy, C G, Uffmann, M, Häckl, F O, LeHir, P, Rédei, J, Gindele, A U, Dion, E, Genant, H K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Ankle - pathology
Ankle Injuries - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Foot - pathology
Foot Diseases - diagnosis
Foot Injuries - diagnosis
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Reproducibility of Results
Space life sciences
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Summary:The purpose of this review is to provide illustrative examples of diseases of the foot and ankle when imaged with a low-field MR imaging system. A retrospective review of 268 foot and ankle examinations, performed in our institution within the past 3 years with a 0.2-T (Artoscan Esaote, Genoa, Italy) dedicated extremity MR system was done. Additionally, illustrative comparison with conventional radiography and high-field MR imaging is presented in patients in whom these examinations were also performed. Although motion artifact limited the value of a few studies, in the majority of examinations low-field MR imaging provided diagnostic image quality for the full spectrum of disorders affecting the foot and ankle and seemed to be a feasible alternative to high-field MR imaging in establishing an accurate diagnosis.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050078