| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4221755 | Clinical Imaging | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We investigated the efficacy of axial traction of the fingers combined with magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography in assessing the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint cartilage in cadavers. Cartilage was imaged and graded before/after MR arthrography, with/without traction, then correlated with cadaveric sectioning. The application of traction with MR arthrography is a promising technique for improved visualization of the articular cartilage of the MCP joints compared with similar imaging without traction and/or without arthrography, but its true benefit requires further study.
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Authors
Suzanne M. Shepherd, Eric Y. Chang, Julie L. Rutledge, Brady Huang, Debra Trudell, Donald L. Resnick,