Persistent low back pain in a 70-year-old woman revealed Modic type 1 vertebral endplate changes via lumbar MRI. These changes, marked by altered marrow signals, are classified into three types. Type 1 shows inflammatory response, type 2 results from red to fatty marrow conversion, and type 3 indicates subchondral sclerosis. Research connects type 1 changes with back pain, sparking debate ...
There are five common tear configurations: horizontal, longitudinal, radial, oblique, and complex. Describing the exact tear location, particularly if it involves the vascularized "red zone," is crucial for surgical planning. MR can also assess tear stability, guiding treatment decisions. Repairing tears near the vascular zone is more likely to succeed. Specific tear patterns like ...
Radsource radiologists are constantly communicating and sharing knowledge with each other. In our blog series Today’s Interesting Case, our team will post notable cases and images for discussion from time to time.
A 24 year-old male presents with knee pain and swelling and a posterior mass.
A fat-suppressed proton density-weighted sagittal image reveals extensive lobulated soft tissue ...
Radsource radiologists are constantly communicating and sharing knowledge with each other. In our blog series Today’s Interesting Case, our team will post notable cases and images for discussion from time to time.
Today's case involves a 46 year-old male who was injured playing hockey and presents with pain, bruising, and a lump in the anterior ...
Radsource radiologists are constantly communicating and sharing knowledge with each other. In our blog series Today’s Interesting Case, our team will post notable cases and images for discussion from time to time.
For our case today, we present an 18 year-old male with knee pain and stiffness after a fall down ...
