Posterior horn of medial meniscus should normally be largest. Axial gradient echo images are useful for evaluating chondromalacia patella, patella tracking abnormalities, and integrity of patellar retinacula. Morphology of lesion and clinical information helps to differentiate traumatic marrow lesions from either osteomyelitis or neoplasm. Complete tear- tendon discontinuity. May see fluid in subacromial or subdeltoid bursae.
Axial images demonstrate subscapularis and infraspinatus muscles.
Capsule, ligaments, and glenoid labra seen well. Ligamentous injury, occult fractures, avascular necrosis, and osteomyelitis can be diagnosed. Achilles tendon, peroneal tendon, and posterior tibial tendons are seen well. Diabetic foot- to diagnose osteomyelitis MRI is much more definitive than bone scan. Carpal tunnel well delineated.