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| Musculoskeletal Musculoskeletal imaging describes the study of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the joints that contain those structures. Magnetic resonance imaging has revolutionized the way we study these structures, giving us images of such detail that we are able to see subtle damage, and help orthopedic surgeons and other doctors prepare for surgery and therapy. Computed tomography and nuclear medicine scans compliment MR imaging in more complicated cases. Gadolinium injection of joints before MR imaging is routinely performed at our facility; in many cases this increases the accuracy in diagnosing joint injury. Plain radiographs remain the most common initial imaging study. Tower Imaging is a leader in the community in all of these modalities. Our group includes specialized radiologists with fellowship training; members of our group are world known in this arena. Some of the initial work in MR imaging of the joints was described by Tower Imaging physicians, resulting in published textbooks that are common references for radiologists nationally. While the majority of musculoskeletal imaging involves joint/sports injury we also routinely image bone and soft tissue tumors. Musculoskeletal radiologists also use imaging modalities to treat pain syndromes, and to perform biopsies. Direct injections of anesthetic agents and steroids into joints can be performed using X-ray or CT guidance; hips, shoulders wrists, knees, and joints within the spine are among the many locations we routinely treat for pain syndromes. |
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