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A. Radiologic Perspective: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Wrist

B. Orthopedic Perspective: Wrist Injuries

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging method that offers remarkable information in assessing both the osseous and the soft tissue structures of the wrist. The ligaments, tendons, nerves, muscles, and cartilage can be resolveddue to the high spatial and contrast resolution of this method. It is an excellent technique for evaluating patients with wrist pain to help establish or confirm underlying wrist abnormalities.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA

    Weiling Chang, Matthew Meunier & Joshua N. Steinvurzel

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Chang, W., Resnick, D., Meunier, M., Steinvurzel, J.N. (2008). Wrist. In: Pedowitz, R.A., Chung, C.B., Resnick, D. (eds) Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-48898-1_7

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