The Division of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology of the University of Michigan provides a complete spectrum of conventional and state-of-the-art imaging and imaging guidance interventional procedures for the musculoskeletal system.  In addition to conventional and digital radiography of bones and joints, the MSK division performs fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and sonography of the musculoskeletal system.  For the most comprehensive evaluation of joints – often called for in high caliber athletes – conventional arthrography, CT arthrography, and particularly MR arthrography are routinely performed by the MSK Division’s subspecialized radiologists.

MSK radiologists at the University of Michigan perform numerous imaging guided biopsies of bones and 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 and core biopsy techniques are utilized successfully. University of Michigan is also one of the few centers that routinely performs percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteomas, as an alternative to more invasive surgery. In addition, joint, cyst, and tendon sheath aspirations, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic joint injections are performed using fluoroscopic, sonographic, or CT guidance.

The MSK Radiology Division is especially fortunate to have radiologists highly accomplished in MSK sonography, performing diagnostic and interventional sonographic procedures of all joints.  Soft tissue masses, cysts, and abscesses can also be detected and, when necessary, biopsied or aspirated using sonographic guidance.

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.  For more information, please contact the Musculoskeletal Division Director, Jon Jacobson, M.D.