Radiopaedia Helpers

Strong List Colon Position

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"axial images:"

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"sagittal images:"

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"coronal oblique images*:"

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Emphasis

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the elbow joint. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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Colons

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the elbow joint. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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EG List And

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the elbow joint. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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"Some indications might benefit from an application of contrast media as e.g. nerve-related issues, tumours or inflammatory disease"

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Headings Case

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"1.5 vs 3 tesla"

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Strong

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"Musculoskeletal examinations are generally done on both 1.5 and 3 tesla. They profit from the improved spatial and contrast resolution of 3 tesla. Postoperative examinations in patients with metallic implants, however, should be done on 1.5 tesla with metal artifact reduction sequence."

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Acronyms

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"elbow in flexion, abduction and supination (FABS position)"

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"field of view (FOV): 120-160 mm"

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"Coronal oblique images might be performed for the evaluation of distal biceps tendon pathology with the arm in a non-FABS position."

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"the FABS (flexion, abduction, and supination) position can be performed for assessment of the distal biceps tendon"

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"an alternative to the FABS position for the distal biceps tendon assessment are additional coronal oblique images angulated onto the distal biceps tendon course"

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Oxford Comma

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the elbow joint. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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"ulnar, median or radial nerve compression syndromes"

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"elbow in flexion, abduction and supination (FABS position)"

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"purpose: bone and/or soft-tissue characterisation, for the delineation of ulnar, median and radial nerve tracts"

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There Is

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"There are several options:"

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