1 What are the compartments of the ankle joint, and what structures do they contain? The ankle joint contains four compartments: Anterior, medial, lateral, and posterior. Anterior compartment: From medial to lateral, the anterior compartment contains the anterior t ibialis…
1 What sequences are typically included in a routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination of the knee? Routine knee MRI typically includes: Sagittal fat-suppressed proton density (PD)-weighted and fat-suppressed T2-weighted images. Coronal T1-weighted and fat-suppressed T2-weighted images. Axial fat-suppressed T2-weighted…
1 Describe the imaging planes used for evaluating the shoulder on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. How should the patient be positioned in the scanner? Oblique coronal, oblique sagittal, and axial planes are routinely used ( Figure 52-1 ).…
1 What is osteoporosis? How does it differ from osteopenia, osteomalacia, and osteosclerosis? Osteoporosis is characterized by diminished bone density with otherwise normal bone architecture. The main radiographic finding is cortical thinning. Loss of bony trabeculae may also be seen.…