Magnetic resonance imaging in osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used in the assessment of patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Preliminary results indicate that the technique is sensitive to early changes that occur within marrow elements as well as to later changes that involve trabecular bone. Advantages of...

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 705
Main Authors Jergesen, H E, Heller, M, Genant, H K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1985
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Femur Head Necrosis - diagnosis
Femur Head Necrosis - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used in the assessment of patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Preliminary results indicate that the technique is sensitive to early changes that occur within marrow elements as well as to later changes that involve trabecular bone. Advantages of MRI include its noninvasiveness, the lack of ionizing radiation, a high sensitivity to pathologic changes in bone, and the capability of producing images of equal resolution in all planes.
ISSN:0030-5898
1558-1373
DOI:10.1016/S0030-5898(20)30437-5