Real-time MR-guided joint puncture and arthrography: preliminary results

The purpose of this study was to evaluate interactive MR-guided joint puncture with intra-articular application of contrast agent. MR-guided arthrography of the shoulder joint was successfully performed in three patients using an interactive guidance system implemented in an open-configuration MR sy...

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Veröffentlicht in:European radiology 1999-01, Vol.9 (2), p.201-204
Hauptverfasser: Hilfiker, P R, Weishaupt, D, Schmid, M, Dubno, B, Hodler, J, Debatin, J F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this study was to evaluate interactive MR-guided joint puncture with intra-articular application of contrast agent. MR-guided arthrography of the shoulder joint was successfully performed in three patients using an interactive guidance system implemented in an open-configuration MR system. Visualization of the needle pathway and contrast inflow was comparable to that with conventional X-ray fluoroscopy. The position of the intra-articular needle tip was accurately confirmed and subsequent MR arthrography was diagnostic in all cases.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050655