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Musculoskeletal MRI
Musculoskeletal MRI represents the fundamentals of skeletal radiology for MRI. The target audience is the general radiologist that wants to add a level of subspecialty sophistication to his/her interpretation, or the radiology trainee who would benefit from an overview of musculoskeletal MRI.
February 27, 2002
Scenes from the Polyclinic: Bony abnormalities
For a coach with diabetes, DR helped in the management of an ulcer on his toe that flared up during the Olympic Games.
February 26, 2002
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U-Systems develops CAD tools for breast ultrasound
By Robert Bruce
Mammography remains the primary screening modality for breast cancer. For women with dense breasts, however, ultrasound is increasingly used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool. U-Systems out of San Jose, CA hopes to apply computer-aided detection (CAD) technology to breast ultrasound.
February 26, 2002
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Will sports imaging score as a specialty?
By Shalmali Pal
SALT LAKE CITY - There’s no doubt a musculoskeletal radiologist should know all about bones, but what if he or she is interested in sports imaging in particular? Do radiologists who’ve got game fare better than those who don’t?
February 24, 2002
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MRI spots hamstring injuries, keeps skaters flying high
By Shalmali Pal
Triple lutzes, triple-loop combinations, and quadruple jumps are now standard in the repertoire of figure skaters. But these athletes would be skating on thin ice without the power and strength provided by the hamstring muscles. Because the average skater takes on nine times his or her body weight after landing a jump, keeping this part of the lower extremities in top-notch condition is crucial.
February 24, 2002
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Polyclinic offers thrills enough for Boston bone rad
By Shalmali Pal
SALT LAKE CITY - Boston radiologist Dr. Arthur Newberg is seeing fewer patients at the Polyclinic than in at his private practice. That's a good thing, however, because there are no set conference times here, and cases must be discussed over and over with athletes and their entourage.
February 23, 2002
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MRI technologist swaps protocols at Polyclinic
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SALT LAKE CITY - The relentless pressure to cut costs finds many radiologic technologists arriving at their regular jobs to face a staggering workload of patients. Things are different at the Olympic Polyclinic, where the load is generally lighter, according to Todd Russell, MRI technologist.
February 23, 2002
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Lateral process of the talus fracture plagues snowboarders: a case study
By Douglas P. Beall
Before the advent of snowboarding, fractures of the lateral process of the talus (LPT) were rare injuries. But nowadays, LPT fractures account for up to 15% of all snowboarding injuries. Dr. Doug Beall looks at imaging and diagnosis.
February 23, 2002
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MRI shoulders burden of skiers' rotator cuff tears
By Shalmali Pal
Whether it’s Alpine, cross-country, or aerial, skiing does a number on the shoulders. Between the pole planting, the skyward maneuvers, and the accidents, mishaps involving the shoulder account for 41% of all upper extremity injuries in these athletes.
February 22, 2002
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Radiologist takes lesson from skiers’ injuries
By Shalmali Pal
SALT LAKE CITY - As much as Dr. Kent Sanders enjoys cross-country skiing, he hesitates to try downhill. And so far, his time at the Olympic Polyclinic hasn't convinced him otherwise.
February 21, 2002
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Scenes from the Polyclinic: midfoot dislocation
SALT LAKE CITY - Many Winter Olympic sports involve breathtaking, high-flying maneuvers such as freestyle aerial skiing. It was one of these moves, unfortunately, that resulted in a midfoot fracture-dislocation, including a navicular fracture and dislocation between the lateral cuneiform and the cuboid.
February 21, 2002
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Polyclinic radiologist sees athlete from slope to scanner
By Shalmali Pal
SALT LAKE CITY - Dr. Josh Farber may be the only radiologist at the Polyclinic who witnessed his patient in action before she became his patient.
February 21, 2002
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