Dear AuntMinnie Member,
One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to get more exercise. A frequent outcome of that resolve (especially among older folks) is musculoskeletal injuries.
This month in our MRI Digital Community, we examine a common musculoskeletal condition, tennis leg injury, or a strain or rupture of the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Despite its name, tennis leg injury can occur during common household tasks, as well as during strenuous physical exercise, according to an article by contributing writer Sydney Schuster.
MRI is a useful modality for definitively diagnosing tennis leg injuries, and the article provides images and tips on what to look for. Get the rest of the story by clicking here.
In another featured article, the experts at Junk Architects of Kansas City, MO, offer advice on managing equipment within MRI suites. It's a difficult conundrum -- some types of equipment can be used within the suite as long as it's kept a safe distance away from the scanner, but move it a few feet closer and you're faced with a potentially lethal projectile.
Find out how you can protect your staff and your patients by clicking here, or visit the MRI Digital Community at mri.auntminnie.com.
Happy New Year!
