Is MR better than arthrography for evaluating the ligaments of the wrist? In vitro study

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
C R GundryD Resnick

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative merits of MR imaging and three-compartment digital arthrography in the assessment of carpal ligaments in vitro. We performed MR imaging and arthrography in 10 normal wrists of fresh cadavers ranging in age from 48 to 71 years, and compared the appearance of the interosseous ligaments and triangular fibrocartilage complex with findings on anatomic sections of the joints. In six of the specimens, relatively T1-weighted MR images, 800/20 (TR/TE), preceded three-compartment digital arthrography performed with standard contrast material. In the other four specimens, arthrography, using an MR solution of iodinated contrast material mixed with cupric sulfate and gelatin, was performed before MR imaging. This was done to mimic the intraarticular fluid that might be seen in an injured wrist. MR allowed accurate assessment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex and scapholunate ligament in eight of 10 cases. Consistent MR visualization of the lunotriquetral ligament was difficult. Three-compartment digital arthrography allowed accurate assessment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex and scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments in all 10 cases. We concluded that MR is useful b...Continue Reading

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