MRI Wrist/Hand — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-resolution MRI of the wrist or hand for ligament tear (TFCC, scapholunate), occult fracture, carpal tunnel, and tumor evaluation.
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MRI Ankle/Foot — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-sequence MRI of the ankle and foot for ligament/tendon injury, stress fracture, osteomyelitis (especially diabetic foot), avascular necrosis, and…
MRI Hip Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Non-contrast MRI of the hip for avascular necrosis, occult fracture, marrow edema, soft-tissue pathology, and limited labral evaluation.
MR Arthrogram Shoulder — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Fluoroscopy- or US-guided intra-articular injection of dilute gadolinium followed by dedicated shoulder MRI. Distends the joint capsule and outlines the…
MRI Shoulder Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Six-sequence non-contrast MRI of the shoulder for rotator cuff, biceps, bursitis, bone marrow, and labrum (limited without arthrogram). The first-line MR…
MRI Knee Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-resolution non-contrast MRI of the knee for meniscal tears, ligamentous injury, cartilage defects, and bone marrow edema. The most common MR MSK…
MRI Cardiac Function and Morphology — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-sequence cardiac MRI for cardiomyopathy workup, mass characterization, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease, and myocarditis. The reference…
MRI Breast With and Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-resolution dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of both breasts in prone position using a dedicated breast coil. Most sensitive imaging test for breast…
MRI Pelvis – Perianal Fistula — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Dedicated small-FOV high-resolution MRI of the anal canal for perianal fistula characterization, complex Crohn’s perianal disease, and pre-operative…
MRI Pelvis – Rectal Cancer Staging — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Dedicated MRI pelvis for rectal cancer pre-treatment local staging — assesses T-stage, circumferential resection margin (CRM), and extramural vascular…