APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What diagnostic test would you expect the health-care provider to order to assess injuries to a tendon, a ligament, or soft tissue?
A
X-ray
B
Ultrasound
C
Magnetic resonance imaging
D
Computed tomography scan (CT)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -MRI can help evaluate: Joint abnormalities caused by traumatic or repetitive injuries, such as torn cartilage or ligaments.

Detailed explanation-2: -MRI and ultrasound are powerful tools for the assessment of tendons and ligaments. The imaging appearances are related to the structure of the normal tendon and the changes that occur in disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -An MRI offers excellent contrast resolution for bones and soft tissues.” Torn or detached ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage, such as: Meniscal tears. ACL injuries.

Detailed explanation-4: -MRI has proven valuable in diagnosing a broad range of conditions, including tendon, ligament, muscle, cartilage and bone abnormalities that are not as visible on x-rays or CT scans.

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