ISMRM Morning Categorical: Controversies and Advances in Musculoskeletal MRI

Course Description
This four-hour course will cover technical issues around using MRI in the musculoskeletal system. Fast imaging, interventional imaging and comparison with CT imaging will all be discussed, and participants will come away with a better knowledge of the new applications of MRI in joint imaging.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

Compare MRI with other advanced imaging modalities;

Explain the role of interventional MRI in the musculoskeletal system;

Explain the role of high field MRI in the musculoskeletal system;

Describe the technical issues related to high-resolution joint imaging;

Evaluate options for open MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging.

Sunday, 13 July
07:00	Cartilage MRI: Technical Issues	Brian A. Hargreaves
07:25	Cartilage MRI: Clinical Evaluation	Douglas W. Goodwin
07:50	Questions and Discussion
Monday, 14 July
07:00	Interventional MRI: Technical Issues	Kim Butts
07:25	Interventional MRI: Clinical Issues	John A. Carrino
07:50	Questions and Discussion
Tuesday, 15 July
07:00	CT vs. MRI in the Postoperative Joint: CT	Christopher Beaulieu
07:25	CT vs. MRI in the Postoperative Joint: MRI	Lawrence M. White
07:50	Questions and Discussion
Wednesday, 16 July
07:00	High Field MRI: Technical Issues	Garry E. Gold
07:25	High Field MRI: Clincial Issues	Timothy J. Mosher
07:50	Questions and Discussion