© 1988 British Society for Rheumatology
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THE ATTRACTION OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Centre Durham, NC 27710, USA
Correspondence to:
Address correspondence to Dr. Sinclair, Rheumatology Unit, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK.
Magnetic resonance imaging is a new diagnostic technique. Its current application to rheumatology is in regional imaging, where it is at least as sensitive as CT scanning. Future research may reveal a role in histological analysis, to supersede invasive techniques. The limitations of this technique are discussed.
KEY WORDS: Magnetic resonance imaging, Rheumatic diseases