Apport et indications des techniques d'imagerie dans la pathologie de l'appareil locomoteur

Imaging is necessary in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases and X rays is the first step of this morphological exploration. Ultrasonography is cost effectiveness, without radiation and have to constitute the second step of the exploration of the smooth tissue [tendon, muscle, sheath, synovium and superficial ligaments]. Computed tomography with its new technological progress is very effective in the study of the cortical bone. Magnetic resonance imaging, a non irradiating but costly technique, becames inevitable in several osteo articular affections. It often makes the examination of last intention to compensate for the inadequacy of ultrasonography and computed tomography