Full Description
Kinematic MRI refers to imaging a joint through a range of motion to examine the interactions between the soft tissue and osseous anatomy that comprise the joint. Kinematic MRI techniques were developed because various pathologic conditions are dependent on the specific position of the joint or in response to loading or stress. Importantly, static-view MRI examinations often miss abnormal findings because the joint is not assessed through a range of motion. Accordingly, the functional information obtained using kinematic MRI frequently serves to identify the underlying abnormality or to supplement the information acquired with standard MR imaging techniques.
Kinematic MRI of the Joints is the first textbook on this important, emerging clinical MRI application. For each joint, it presents pertinent functional anatomy, kinesiology, and clinical information; describes the kinematic MRI protocol and technique; explains the normal kinematics; and provides a thorough presentation of the pathokinematics. Multiple case examples illustrate the usefulness of kinematic MRI of the joints for diagnosis or elucidation of pathologic conditions.
Each section of this book is co-authored by an leading musculoskeletal radiologist orthopedic surgeon as well as by an academic-based physical therapist/biomechanist.
Contents
Foreword. Preface. LUMBAR SPINE. The Lumbar Spine: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Lumbar Spine: Assessment in the Axial Loaded, Supine Position. Kinematic MRI of the Lumbar Spine: Assessment in the Upright, Seated Position. CERVICAL SPINE. The Cervical Spine: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Cervical Spine. . ANKLE. The Foot and Ankle: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Ankle. PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT. The Patellofemoral Joint: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Patellofemoral Joint. SHOULDER. The Shoulder: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Shoulder: Stress Testing and MR-Guided Physical Examination. Kinematic MRI of the Shoulder in the Upright Seated Position. TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT. The Temporomandibular Joint: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint. WRIST. The Wrist: Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. Kinematic MRI of the Wrist. SPECIAL PROCEDURES. Kinematic MRI of the Knee: Preliminary Experience Using the Upright, Weightbearing Technique. The Extremity MR System: Kinematic MRI of the Patellofemoral Joint. Glossary of Terminology.
