Osteomyelitis MRI
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Overview
Although MR imaging is the accepted modality of choice for the early detection and surgical localization of osteomyelitis, in the emergency department, CT is usually more readily available for establishing the diagnosis. [1]
MRI
Patient #1 Extensive calcaneal osteomyelitis. Note soft tissue ulceration and cellulitis
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T1
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STIR
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T1
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STIR
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T1 fat sat contrast
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T1 fat sat contrast
References
- ↑ Laura M. Fayad, John A. Carrino, and Elliot K. Fishman. Musculoskeletal Infection: Role of CT in the Emergency Department. RadioGraphics 2007 27: 1723-1736.