News tagged with ligament tears

3-D MRI helps kids with ACL tears -- surgery without harming the growth plate

Surgery has not been an option in the past for children with ACL tears because of the possible damage to the growth plate that can cause serious problems later in life.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

Jan 25, 2011 | not rated yet | 0

3T MRI can detect wrist ligament tears, possibly eliminating need for invasive arthroscopy

MRI of the wrist at 3T is an effective way to detect wrist ligament tears and in some cases can avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging in Merritt Island, Florida.

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Jan 06, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0