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Objective To analyze the imaging characteristics and the diagnostic value of conventional MRI and indirect MR arthrography in shoulder joint injury.Methods MR imaging in90 patients with shoulder joint disease were retrospectively analyzed by two musculoskeletal radiologist based on the results of arthroseopic examination,including 57 cases of rotator cuff disease and 33 cases of recurrent shoulder instability.The result of the indirect MR arthrography and conventional MR was statistically compared by Fisher exact probability test.Results (1)In the group of rotator cuff disease,37 patients underwent indirect MRA,demonstrating 10 cases of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear and 1 case of missed diagnosis;demonstrating 17 cases of full-thickness rotator cuff tear and 2 cases of misdiagnosis.For partialthickness rotator cuff tear,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of indirect MR arthrography were 90.9%(10/11),92.3%(24/26),and 91.9%(34/37),respectively;for full-thickness rotator cuff tear,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of indirect MR arthrography were 89.5%(17/19),94.4%(17/18),and 91.9%(34/37),respectively.Indirect MR arthrography in the diagnosis of partial and full thickness rotator cuff was significantly better than conventional MR(P＜0.05).(2)In the group of recurrent shoulder instability,labium tear was found in 26 cases,Hill-sachs lesion in 27,reverse Hill-sachs in 2,bony Bankart lesion in 7,and capsular tear in 18 cases,respectively.Twenty patients underwent indirect MRA,demonstrating 14 cases of labrum tear,1 case of missed diagnosis,and 5 cases of normal labrum.For labrum tear,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of indirect MR arthrography were 93.3%(14/15),100.0%(5/5),and 95.0%(19/20),respectively.Indirect MR arthrography in the diagnosis of labrum tear was significantly better than conventional MR(P＜0.05).Conclusion MRI,especially indirect MR arthrography,is the most helpful method for the diagnoses of shoulder joint injury.
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Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of indirect MR arthrography(MRA) and conventional MR for shoulder instability.Methods 24 cases of shoulder instability were retrospectively analyzed.13 patients underwent conventional MR,11 patients underwent indirect MRA.Based on the results of arthroscopic examination,the efficacy of indirect MRA images and conventional MR images in diagnosis of the labrum,the capsule, and the bone structure injury.Results Indirect MRA in diagnosis of labrum tear was signifiantly better than conventional MR(P0.05).Conclusion Indirect MRA is more helpful to diagnose the labrum tear than conventional MR.Further study should be taken for capsule and ligament injury.
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Objective To discuss MRI features of bone marrow edema in avascular necrosis of femoral head(ANFH),and to evaluatethe relationship between bone marrow edema and the stage of ANFH.Methods MRI findings of 99 hips in 73 patients with ANFH wereretrospectively analyzed.Using SE T_1WI,T_2WI and STIR scaning,both coronal and axid were performed in all patients.The bone marrow edema in ANFH was graded into 0~3,which correlated with the stage of ANFH was concerned.Results Bone marrow edema of the femur was best demonstrated on T_2WI and STIR coronal images.Grade 1~3 bone marrow edema were seen in 61% diseased femoral heads.Bone marrow edema of the femur was increasing with progressing of the disease.Bone marrow edema was not commonly seen and localized in stageⅠof ANFH,but it was more commonly seen and extensive in stage Ⅱ,Ⅲ of ANFH.Conclusion Bone marrow edema is one sign that isaccompanied with ANFH.The probability and extent of bone marrow edema correlated well with the stage of ANFH.MRI is the mostsensitive and non-invasive means for demonstrating bone marrow edema.