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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2021; 25(05): 646-651
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739313
Review Article

Tips for Reporting Musculoskeletal Imaging Studies: Lessons Learned

James Francis Griffith
1   Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Abstract

This paper is designed to be read by radiological trainees who are starting out with reporting musculoskeletal imaging studies. Based on the author's experience of over 25 years, it provides tips on how to report musculoskeletal imaging succinctly and effectively using a prose style report.

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musculoskeletal - imaging - report - radiology - MRI - CT - ultrasound


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Article published online:
03 December 2021

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