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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2021; 25(05): 700-708
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736191
Review Article

How to Report: Ankle MRI

Gregory E. Antonio
1   Scanning Department, St. Teresa's Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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James Francis Griffith
2   Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Abstract

Reporting ankle magnetic resonance imaging involves the assessment of multiple joints, tendons, and ligaments in several planes and numerous sequences. This article describes an approach using four anatomical categories (subcutaneous fat, bones and joints, tendons, and ligaments) to simplify and improve reporting efficiency. The main pathologies are covered, emphasizing the specific features to comment on, as well as suggesting terminology and phrases to use when reporting.

Keywords

magnetic resonance imaging - ankle - joint - tendon - ligament


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Article published online:
03 December 2021

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