[en] Although MR imaging and MR arthrography are the first choice modalities for shoulder imaging, CT arthrography (CTA) may be used successfully to address many clinical questions. The advent of submillimeter multiple detector CT technology and subsequent excellent three-plane resolution has considerably increased the quality of CTA examinations and has propelled this technique to the forefront in a growing number of indications. The combined use of iodinated contrast material for fluoroscopic confirmation of the articular position of the needle before injection of gadolinium chelates for MR arthrography offers the unique opportunity to compare CTA and MRA findings in carefully selected cases. This paper illustrates capabilities and limits of CTA for the study of rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, cartilage lesions, anatomical variants and abnormalities of the glenoid labrum, with correlations to MR arthrography and surgical findings.
Disciplines :
Radiology, nuclear medicine & imaging
Author, co-author :
Lecouvet, Frédéric E.
SIMONI, Paolo ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service médical de radiodiagnostic
Koutaissoff, Sophie
Vande Berg, Bruno. C.
Malghem, Jacques
Dubuc, Jean-Emile
Language :
English
Title :
Multidetector spiral CT arthrography of the shoulder. Clinical applications and limits, with MR arthrography and arthroscopic correlations
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