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The Division of
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology of the University of Michigan Health System provides a
complete spectrum of conventional and state-of-the-art imaging and imaging guided
interventional procedures for the musculoskeletal system. In addition to conventional
radiography and digital radiography of the bones and joints, the MSK Division performs
dynamic fluoroscopic evaluations, conventional tomography, computed tomography (CT),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography (US) of the musculoskeletal system.
For the most comprehensive non-invasive evaluation of joints - often called for in high
caliber athletes - standard arthrography (imaging following injection of radiographic
contrast into the joint), CT arthrography, and particularly MR arthrography are routinely
performed by the MSK Division's five subspecialized radiologists. MSK radiologists at the U of
M perform numerous imaging guided biopsies of bones and adjacent soft tissues. Our
clinicians find that the precise localization possible with imaging enables accurate and
safe procedures while minimizing patient discomfort. Where appropriate, both minimally
invasive fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsy techniques are utilized
successfully. In addition, joint, cyst, and tendon sheath aspirations, as well as
diagnostic and theraputic joint injections are performed using fluoroscopic, US, or CT
guidance.
The MSK Radiology
Division is especially fortunate to have radiologists highly accomplished in MSK
ultrasonography, performing diagnostic and interventional US procedures of virtually all
joints. The shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and foot are particularly amenable to this
painless procedure. Soft tissue masses, cysts, and abcesses can also be detected and, when
necessary, biopsied using US.
Finally, members of
the MSK Radiology Division can provide consultations for difficult cases or for questions
regarding the most effective imaging strategy for particular clinical problems. |
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