Practical Tips and Tricks: How I Do and Interpret Advanced CT & MRI (2021)-R2-CMK11-2021

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The video discusses advanced imaging techniques in musculoskeletal CT and MRI, specifically focusing on high-resolution imaging protocols. The speaker emphasizes optimizing CT scan parameters like KVP and mass for improved imaging results. They stress the importance of acquisition, visualization, and post-processing adjustments made at the PACS workstation and note the significance of using multi-planar reformation functions for better image clarity.<br /><br />For MRI, the speaker highlights the benefit of 3D isotropic imaging sequences that allow multiplanar reformations, crucial for detailed visualization of structures like tendons and nerves. Advanced visualization tools like cinematic rendering for MRI are presented as valuable for educational purposes and patient communication, simulating how pathologies might appear during surgical procedures. The discussion also touches on dual-energy CT for diagnosing conditions like gout and evaluating bone marrow disorders, while recognizing its limitations in acute settings due to reduced sensitivity.<br /><br />Overall, the video promotes the integration of enhanced imaging sequences and advanced visualization strategies in routine diagnostics to improve accuracy, facilitate better clinical decision-making, and enhance communication with both medical professionals and patients.

Keywords

musculoskeletal imaging

high-resolution CT

MRI protocols

multi-planar reformation

3D isotropic sequences

cinematic rendering

dual-energy CT

bone marrow disorders

diagnostic imaging