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28.05.2024 | Correction

Correction to: Evaluation of the association between osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and psoas major/paraspinal muscle mass and ADC measured on MRI

verfasst von:
Tadashi Tokashiki, Takao Igarashi, Megumi Shiraishi, Rui Kano, Hiroya Ojiri

27.05.2024 | Review Article

Direct MR arthrography without image guidance: a practical guide, joint-by-joint

Direct MR arthrography (dMRA) is a fundamental technique in diagnosing pathology in major peripheral joints, allowing for precise evaluation of intra-articular structures. Although injection guidance is typically performed using imaging techniques …

verfasst von:
Roque Oca Pernas, Guillermo Fernández Cantón

27.05.2024 | Test Yourself: Question

Abdominal muscle mass

verfasst von:
Thomas Saliba, Sanjiva Pather, Karim Abdelkafi

25.05.2024 | Review Article

The International Skeletal Society: a look back at 50 years of multidisciplinary expertise, collaboration, and education in musculoskeletal health and disease

Multidisciplinary collaboration and radiology-pathology correlation are key components to advancing our knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal disease and improving clinical care. The International Skeletal Society was founded on this …

verfasst von:
Hillary W. Garner

24.05.2024 | Review Article

Groin pain in soccer players: anatomy, clinical presentation, biomechanics, pathology and imaging findings

Groin pain is extremely common in soccer players, especially male soccer players, with nearly a third experiencing groin pain over the course of their careers. Despite its high prevalence, there continues to be some confusion and controversy …

verfasst von:
Julia Calatayud Moscoso del Prado, María Ángeles Fernández-Gil, Ángel Bueno Horcajadas, Ara Kassarjian

24.05.2024 | Test Yourself: Question

A 40-year-old female with swelling in left lower back

verfasst von:
Sonal Saran, Ravi Hari Phulware

23.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Single slice MR image estimation of 3D supraspinatus intramuscular fatty infiltration in older adults: relevance for clinical practice and research

Rotator cuff (RC) disorders are common, and nearly five million patients present for clinical evaluation every year in the USA [ 1 ]. RC tear is highly prevalent in middle-aged and older populations, with most tears involving the supraspinatus …

verfasst von:
Ranyah Almardawi, Leopoldo Garcia Zapata, Ramnik Gill, Jacqueline Addona, Irina Kapustina, Sagheer R. Ahmed, Kimia Kani, Derik L. Davis

22.05.2024 | Scientific Article

MR imaging signs of shoulder adhesive capsulitis: analysis of potential differentials and improved diagnostic criteria

Shoulder adhesive capsulitis (AC), or “frozen shoulder,” is frequent and characterized by a painful limitation of glenohumeral range of motion and nocturnal pain lasting over a month that cannot be explained by other shoulder pathologies [ 1 , 2 ].

verfasst von:
Thibault Dupont, Malik Ait Idir, Gabriela Hossu, François Sirveaux, Romain Gillet, Alain Blum, Pedro Augusto Gondim Teixeira

22.05.2024 | Test Yourself: Answer

A 40-year-old female with swelling in left lower back

The prevailing histological subtype of tumors originating from the abdominal wall typically arises from desmoid sources. Differential diagnoses for abdominal wall tumors include desmoid tumors, endometriosis, fibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromal …

verfasst von:
Sonal Saran, Ravi Hari Phulware

22.05.2024 | Test Yourself: Answer

Abdominal muscle mass

verfasst von:
Thomas Saliba, Sanjiva Pather, Karim Abdelkafi

21.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Application of deep learning algorithms in classification and localization of implant cutout for the postoperative hip

Hip fractures are a significant economic burden globally, with the global number estimated to increase from 1.26 million in 1990 to 4.5 million by 2050 as the geriatric population expands [ 1 ]. Treatment options for hip fractures include various …

verfasst von:
Jin Rong Tan, Yan Gao, Raghavan Raghuraman, Daniel Ting, Kang Min Wong, Lionel Tim-Ee Cheng, Hong Choon Oh, Siang Hiong Goh, Yet Yen Yan

20.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Development and stability analysis of carpal kinematic metrics from 4D magnetic resonance imaging

Carpal instability, a prevalent condition, often arises from acute injuries or chronic joint degeneration. This condition manifests primarily as wrist joint pain and reduced functional capacity, significantly hindering an individual’s daily …

verfasst von:
Azadeh Sharafi, Volkan E. Arpinar, Andrew S. Nencka, Kevin M. Koch

18.05.2024 | Review Article

Cubital tunnel syndrome: anatomy, pathology, and imaging

Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is the second most common peripheral neuropathy in the upper limb. It occurs due to ulnar nerve compression within the fibro-osseous cubital tunnel at the elbow joint. Although CuTS is typically diagnosed clinically …

verfasst von:
Mohsin Hussein, Manasa Mayukha Hanumanthu, Kapil Shirodkar, Vijay Ram Kumar Papineni, Hasan Rahij, Sandeep Velicheti, Karthikeyan P. Iyengar, Rajesh Botchu

Open Access 17.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Associations of cumulative voriconazole dose, treatment duration, and alkaline phosphatase with voriconazole-induced periostitis

Fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality responsible for at least 1.5 million deaths globally per year [ 1 ] and disproportionately impacting immunocompromised patients. Given its excellent bioavailability and broader …

verfasst von:
Walid Ashmeik, Silvia Schirò, Gabby B. Joseph, Thomas M. Link

17.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Can the presence of SLAP-5 lesions be predicted by using the critical shoulder angle in traumatic anterior shoulder instability?

A Bankart lesion is a glenoid avulsion of the anterior inferior labrum caused by shoulder instability [ 1 , 2 ]. SLAP lesions, anterior-to-posterior separations of the bicipitolabral complex from its attachment site, may occur alone or with Bankart …

verfasst von:
Haluk Yaka, Turgut Emre Erdem, Mustafa Özer, Ulunay Kanatli

16.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Opportunistic screening for osteoporosis using routine clinical care computed tomography brain studies

Osteoporosis is prevalent in our aging population, whereby the combined decline in bone mineral density (BMD) and bone microarchitecture decay leads to fragility fractures. Globally, the prevalence of osteoporosis is estimated to be about 18% with …

verfasst von:
Dee Zhen Lim, Milo Macbain, Marcus Kok, Ghanda Wiggins, Hussein Abbouchie, Sze Ting Lee, Eddie Lau, Ruth P. Lim, Cherie Chiang, Numan Kutaiba

Open Access 13.05.2024 | Case Report

Sacrococcygeal chordoma with spontaneous regression due to a large hemorrhagic component

Chordoma is a malignant bone tumor originating from notochordal remnants, most commonly occurring at the sacrococcygeal junction. We present a case of a 70-year-old male with chronic pain in the lower lumbar spine. MRI performed elsewhere revealed …

verfasst von:
Tania Marlem Chico González, Suk Wai Lam, Robert van der Wal, Ana Navas, Kirsten van Langevelde

10.05.2024 | Case Report

Underlying synovial sarcoma undiagnosed for more than 20 years in a patient with regional pain: a case report

Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a malignant tumor comprising 5–10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. SS has distinct characteristics, such as a predilection for young adults and relatively slow growth compared to other soft tissue sarcomas. Some patients with …

verfasst von:
Hiroshi Hatano, Tetsuro Yamagishi, Kazuhito Yanabashi, Akira Ogose

10.05.2024 | Scientific Article

Ultrasound and CT findings of subcutaneous metastases in trunk and pelvis: a comprehensive analysis

Soft tissue metastases, defined as metastases to skeletal muscle and subcutaneous tissue, are rare findings, primarily observed in individuals with advanced-stage cancer [ 1 – 3 ]. Recent studies have documented a rising incidence of such …

verfasst von:
Yeo Jin Kim, Hyun Su Kim, Ji Hyun Lee, Young Cheol Yoon

09.05.2024 | Test Yourself: Question

A 22-year-old man with a posterior left shoulder mass

A 22-year-old man presented with a painless mass on the posterior aspect of his left shoulder that was first discovered one month prior while at the chiropractor. He has no relevant medical history and denies trauma, fevers, chills, night sweats …

verfasst von:
Joy Li, Stephen P. Winter, Rishabh Gattu, Kyle D. Perry, Kara Gaetke-Udager, Eman Abdulfatah, Jonathan B. McHugh, Kristine E. Konopka, Mohamed Abdelmohsen Bedewi, Steven B. Soliman