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article [2634]
articular ligaments [4]
carpal tunnel syndrome [41]
magnetic resonance imaging [21]
osteoarthritis [48]
osteonecrosis [2]
synovial cyst [1]
wrist [18]
wrist injuries [1]
wrist joint [1]

Abstract:

Magnetic resonance imaging is being used more frequently to diagnose and plan treatment of wrist disorders. This article reviews the common pathologic lesions of the wrist: avascular necrosis, triangular fibrocartilage complex tears, ligamentous tears, ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. The typical magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of these lesions is discussed.