Several of the features of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are advantageous for
diagnostic examination of the musculoskeletal system. For example, the excellent depiction
of bone marrow makes it a very sensitive method for identifying trauma, tumor, ischemia and
infection of the marrow space. In addition, the high-contrast discrimination of soft tissues and
the ability to make thinsection images in any plane allows for the depiction of abnormalities
involving the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and neurovascular structures. The major …