Magnetic Resonance Neurography in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Marcelo Bordalo-Rodrigues

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2018.06.007

Magnetic Resonance Neurography in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2018 Nov;26(4):615-630. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2018.06.007.

Author

Marcelo Bordalo-Rodrigues¹

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Diagnostic Center, Clinics Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, Rua Ovídio Pires de Campos, 333, Térreo, São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-010, Brazil; Radiology Institute, Clinics Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School, R. Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos, 75, São Paulo, SP 05403-010, Brazil; Sirio-Libanese Hospital, R. Adma Jafet, 115, São Paulo, SP 01307-000, Brazil. Electronic address: marcelo.bordalo@hc.fm.usp.br.

PMID: 30316471
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2018.06.007

Abstract

Magnetic resonance neurography is defined by direct visualization of nerves with MR imaging. Technical advancements enabled high-resolution protocols, and clinical interest has increased. The author discusses basics of magnetic resonance neurography protocols and review clinical magnetic resonance neurography applications in the musculoskeletal system.

Keywords: MR imaging; Musculoskeletal system; Nerves; Neurography.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Musculoskeletal System / diagnostic imaging*
Musculoskeletal System / innervation*