The Effectiveness of MRI in Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Injuries Compared to Ultrasound and X-ray

Authors: Jasem M. Alonazy, Salman G. Almutairi, Abdulaziz K. Alanazi, Bandar A. Alruhaimi, Abdulmohsen S. Almutib, Samiyah M. Almutairi, Ibrahim Y. Aljameel, Eshraq A. Almoutiri, Ghadeer A. Alajmi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14186651

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8rfzf

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries are a significant cause of morbidity worldwide, necessitating accurate diagnostic imaging to guide management. This study compares the diagnostic efficacy of X-ray, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating musculoskeletal injuries in a tertiary hospital setting. X-ray demonstrated high specificity for fracture detection but was limited in diagnosing soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound proved valuable for superficial tendon assessments but exhibited variability due to operator dependency. MRI provided the highest diagnostic accuracy across all injury types, particularly in complex soft tissue cases. A multimodal approach to imaging may optimize diagnostic accuracy and resource utilization in clinical practice.

Keywords: Musculoskeletal injuries, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, Diagnostic imaging, Tertiary hospital, Soft tissue injuries

Paper Id: 231621

Published On: 2024-09-05

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 5, September-October 2024

Cite This: The Effectiveness of MRI in Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Injuries Compared to Ultrasound and X-ray - Jasem M. Alonazy, Salman G. Almutairi, Abdulaziz K. Alanazi, Bandar A. Alruhaimi, Abdulmohsen S. Almutib, Samiyah M. Almutairi, Ibrahim Y. Aljameel, Eshraq A. Almoutiri, Ghadeer A. Alajmi - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14186651

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