Frequency and spectrum of abnormalities in the bone marrow of the wrist: MR imaging findings

Alam, Faiyaz; Schweitzer, Mark E.; Li, Xiaoxian; Malat, Jan; Hussain, S. M.

doi:10.1007/s002560050523

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“…Moreover, dynamic radio- graphs are mandatory to assess the biomechanical consequences of a ligament tear. MRI is often considered as a possible modality for the initial exploration of cartilage injuries, and moreover it offers the possibility of identifying painful bone marrow edema [4,20]. Nevertheless, its actual resolution doesn't allow cartilage injuries to be completely excluded, especially in small joints with thin chondral layers.…”

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Cone-beam computed tomography arthrography: an innovative modality for the evaluation of wrist ligament and cartilage injuries

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“…62 In addition, MRI sequences are highly sensitive to bone marrow changes that may reveal occult fractures and degenerative changes. 45 Diagnostic performances of MR arthrography have been evaluated in several studies. Zanetti et al 63 observed improved diagnostic performances with MR arthrography in comparison to standard MRI but used arthrography as gold standard.…”

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“…Imaging features of degenerative joint disease include joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis and geode formation with plain radiographs, and subchondral bone marrow edema with MRI. 45 Direct visualization of cartilage defects remains difficult with 1.5-T MRI with sensitivity and specificity values ranging from 18 to 41% and 75 to 93%, respectively, 46 and seems not significantly improved at 3.0 T. 47…”

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MDCT Arthrography or MR Arthrography for Imaging the Wrist Joint?

Moser

Khoury

Harris

et al. 2009

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol

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Imaging of the wrist joint has been radically modified over the last decade, particularly since multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) arthrography and magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography have become widely available. These two modalities allow a confident assessment of ligament tears and potential diagnosis of associated abnormalities of cartilage, bone, and soft tissues. The interosseous scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments and the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) are the most important structures to consider. Precise analysis of their different lesions, including recognition of degenerative tears, is essential for guiding the treatment. After a brief overview of the different injuries of interosseous ligaments and cartilage, this article thoroughly exposes the technical aspects of wrist MDCT arthrography and MR arthrography, reviews their results, and discusses their performances in light of recent literature. Finally, we propose an imaging strategy to decide between MDCT arthrography and MR arthrography depending on the clinical query. Other imaging modalities are not forgotten in this strategy. The evaluation of ligamentous and TFCC pathology must always begin with conventional radiographs. Cineradiography, ultrasound, and standard MRI are also useful in selected cases.

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“…However, BMLs in OA have been suggested to exhibit some degree of specificity [4]. Although most data are related to knee OA, BMLs have also been observed for other articular OA diseases [5][6][7][8]. As an example, Boutry et al [6] found BMLs in 12/12 of patients with rapidly destructive hip OA.…”

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The bone marrow lesion in osteoarthritis

Daheshia¹,

Yao²

2010

Rheumatol Int

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered a multifactorial disease whose development and progression may include several structural abnormalities aside from cartilage destruction. Bone marrow lesions (BMLs) have been reported to be associated with OA pathology, and several studies have advocated its close connection to the severity of joint structural alterations and pain, the main OA clinical manifestation. Hence, BMLs may not only affect subchondral bone and its neuronal and vascular structures but also negatively influence the adjacent tissues. Here, we analyze the pathophysiology and natural history of OA-associated BMLs and their potential relevance to the radiographic progression and severity of the disease. The notion that BMLs may be a precursor to additional articular abnormalities, can be a potential risk factor for development of OA, and may serve as an additional diagnostic tool and a therapeutic target are further discussed.

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Frequency and spectrum of abnormalities in the bone marrow of the wrist: MR imaging findings

Cited by 20 publications

References 10 publications

Cone-beam computed tomography arthrography: an innovative modality for the evaluation of wrist ligament and cartilage injuries

Cone-beam computed tomography arthrography: an innovative modality for the evaluation of wrist ligament and cartilage injuries

MDCT Arthrography or MR Arthrography for Imaging the Wrist Joint?

The bone marrow lesion in osteoarthritis

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