Dear Orthopedic Imaging Insider,
We've got something special in this issue of the Orthopedic Insider: Our Exclusive article focuses on lumbar spine imaging and, more specifically, how to differentiate normal age-related disk changes from pathological disks. Dr. Gerald Anzalone discusses what kind of information referring clinicians will want from an MR exam to correlate symptoms with imaging results. Click here to read more.
You can also check out Dr. Anzalone's previous piece on axial-loaded MRI of the lumbar spine by clicking here.
A visit to the Orthopedic Imaging Digital Community will bring you up-to-date on a variety of pediatric musculoskeletal issues. First, Finnish researchers found that a high body mass index (BMI) increased the risk for osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), based on MRI results. Next, another Finnish group suggested that MR scans can pinpoint bone stress injuries of the ankle and foot in young adults early enough to increase treatment efficacy. And investigators in France deciphered a connection between cystic fibrosis and low bone mineral density.
Speaking of the pediatric musculoskeletal system, we're in the process of researching an article on juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD). Have you had experience in your practice with this potentially confounding condition? If so, we'd like to hear about it. Feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected].
Finally, you may recall that back in March, Dr. Doug Beall of Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma was about to embark on his trek up Mount Everest. We're pleased to report that on May 17, he made it to the top at 29,035 feet. He is now safe and sound in Oklahoma City, albeit with slightly numb feet. Congratulations, Dr. Beall!
