Ground Floor
MRI of the groin area allows for the simultaneous assessment of the pubic symphysis, joint capsule, muscle and tendon attachments, as well as for the presence of any hernia which may be present.
Figure 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B MRI of an athlete following a tearing sensation in the groin demonstrates full thickness detachment of the common adductor origin and striking secondary haemorrhage in the soft tissues.
Figure 3A & 3B MRI evaluation of the hamstring origin in a middle aged female demonstrates a small fluid collection adjacent to the hamstring tendon origin, in keeping with ischial bursitis.
Figure 4A,4B & 4C MRI of the right ankle demonstrates bone bruises of the talus (arrowhead) that occur in association with rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament (arrow).
Figure 5A Note: a normal anterior talofibular ligament for reference (arrow)
That any referral for a scan is valid to use at Melbourne Radiology Clinic, even if it has been written on a referral form from another Radiology or Medical Imaging provider.
Musculoskeletal & Sports Imaging – Clinical Case Examples.
