MRI Diagnostics of the Fingers: Current Developments and Clinical Relevance MRT-Diagnostik der Finger aktuelle Entwicklungen und klinische Relevanz

Bayer T, Lutter C, Janka RM, Uder M, Roemer F (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2025

Journal

Röfo: Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren Georg Thieme Verlag

DOI: 10.1055/a-2594-7451

Abstract

Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent method for visualizing the complex anatomical structures of the fingers. The high diagnostic standard is based on numerous recent technical developments to improve soft tissue differentiation and detail recognition, and includes time-resolved functional imaging Method This review highlights the current status of MRI in finger diagnostics. The content of this narrative review is based on a literature search in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using the search terms finger MRI and finger imaging. Conclusion Due to numerous technical optimizations and the increasing clinical availability of MRI, this examination has become indispensable in routine use for the further clarification of traumatic and orthopedic clinical pictures. MRI is also playing an increasingly important role in rheumatic and inflammatory issues, as well as tumors, whereby the particularly high potential for early detection and the detailed soft tissue imaging are especially advantageous. Key Points MRI enables precise differential diagnosis of all clinical pictures of the fingers and is useful in the clarification of traumatic, orthopedic, rheumatic, inflammatory, and neoplastic issues. Multi-channel hand coils, scanners with high magnetic field strengths, and the use of contrast agents have led to an evaluation with resolutions in the submillimeter range in some cases. High-resolution MRI, including the possibility of functional examination, makes it easier to determine adequate therapy and avoid subsequent damage while meeting high standards. Citation Format Bayer T, Lutter C, Janka R et al.

Authors with CRIS profile

Rolf Matthias Janka Institute of Radiology Michael Uder Lehrstuhl für Diagnostische Radiologie Frank Roemer Institute of Radiology

Involved external institutions

Universitätsmedizin Rostock DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Bayer, T., Lutter, C., Janka, R.M., Uder, M., & Roemer, F. (2025). MRI Diagnostics of the Fingers: Current Developments and Clinical Relevance MRT-Diagnostik der Finger aktuelle Entwicklungen und klinische Relevanz. Röfo: Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2594-7451

MLA:

Bayer, Thomas, et al. "MRI Diagnostics of the Fingers: Current Developments and Clinical Relevance MRT-Diagnostik der Finger aktuelle Entwicklungen und klinische Relevanz." Röfo: Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren (2025).

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