In this series, MR arthrography showed statistically significant increased sensitivity for detection of partial-thickness articular surface supraspinatus tears, anterior labral tears, and SLAP tears compared with conventional MRI at 3 T. On the basis of the above findings, we perform 3-T MR arthrography on patients for whom anterior labral tears, SLAP tears, and partial-thickness supraspinatus tendon tears are suspected clinically.

MRI at 3 T is sensitive and specific for detection of wrist ligament tears. MR arthrography is more sensitive for ligament evaluation but can result in false-positive findings because of microperforations.

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By using four criteria for diagnosis of bucket-handle tears, overall diagnostic sensitivity of MRI compared with arthroscopy increased from the previously reported 64% to 93%. Coronal STIR images are useful for detecting small meniscal bucket-handle tears.

MRI of the knee at 3.0 T is sensitive and specific compared with arthroscopy in the detection of meniscal tears. Findings at 3.0 T compare favorably with results at 1.5-T or lower field strength.