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Explore the #ISS2026 edition of MAGNETOM Flash.
Featuring an Editorial Comment by Prof. Reto Sutter, MD Sutterbalgrist.bsky.social

Download the new issue here: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/417df44a5828...

A huge THANK YOU to all authors and co-authors!
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Musculoskeletal MRI has never offered better images than it does today. High-field systems, optimized sequences, 3D acquisitions, and advanced acceleration and reconstruction techniques allow structures to be visualized with remarkable clarity, shorten examinations, and help recover diagnostic information even in the presence of orthopedic hardware. But better images are only the starting point. The real question is what they add to clinical practice. This year’s International Skeletal Society (ISS) edition of MAGNETOM Flash highlights the remarkable progress of musculoskeletal MRI while keeping the focus on what ultimately matters: translating technological advances into clinical value. - From Better Images to Better Decisions: The Next Step for MSK MRI by Reto Sutter (Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland) - One Sequence, Multiple Contrasts: Toward a Simplified Knee MRI Protocol with 3D PD TSE nDixon by Romain Gillet, MD, PhD.; et al. (Hôpital Central – CHRU Nancy, France) - How to Measure Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove Distance in MRI by Marcelo Fernandes Arêas (Siemens Healthineers, Erlangen, Germany) - Integrated 3D MRN: Innovations for Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Imaging by Joon-Yong Jung, MD, PhD; et al. (Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea) - Combined Compressed Sensing-CAIPIRINHA DESS with Deep Learning Reconstruction for Highly Accelerated 7T MR Neurography by Frederik Abel, MD, EdiR; Reto Sutter, MD; et al. (Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland) - Radial UTE MRI in Musculoskeletal Diseases: Current Clinical Applications and Future Perspectives by Yun Sun Choi, MD, PhD; et al. (Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Seoul, Korea) - Meet Siemens Healthineers Introducing Muhammed Labeeb Kozhikkavil, senior protocol developer musculoskeletal imaging
October 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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The emphasis on #radiology #wellness reached new heights in #larvik #norway when attendees at an international #mskrad seminar engaged in an #aufguss. buff.ly/7pgxH4b #aufgussmeister #farrisbad
Radiologists hit the sauna in Norway
The emphasis on promoting radiologists’ wellbeing and avoiding burnout reached new heights last week, when attendees at an international seminar engaged in the ritual of an Aufguss and ice bathing.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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It's April Fool's Day, but there's nothing humerus 🦴 about our presentations at #SSR2025 today! Adam Miller, MD presents on acute hamstring injuries and Jade Anderson, MD moderates the lower extremity 2 scientific session.

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April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This afternoon at #SSR2025 put your carpals and phalanges to use during Humberto Rosas, MD and Andrew Ross's workshops!

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March 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Stop by the Small Group Meet, Greet, and Mentor session and say 🦴bonejour🦴 to Andrew Ross, MD and John Symanski, MD this evening at #SSR2025!

#MSKrad #Mentorship
March 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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It takes a strong backbone to tackle challenges! Stop by the electronic exhibits at #SSR2025 to see Jade Anderson, MD's solutions for procedural challenges and learn how to thrive as a fellowship director from Andrew Ross, MD.

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March 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Combined CS-CAIPI DESS with DL Reconstruction for Highly Accelerated 7T MR Neurography by @sutterbalgrist.bsky.social; et al. (Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich).

📖 Learn more: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/8a3beb51d2fc...

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Magnetic resonance neurography of the cervical spine greatly benefits from the signal-to-noise ratio available at 7T. The 3D DESS sequence with water excitation provides excellent visualization of cervical nerve anatomy and intervertebral discs while effectively suppressing surrounding bone and fat tissue. This enables high-contrast images that clearly depict microstructural detail such as intradural rootlets/roots, dorsal root ganglia (DRGs), and the proximal spinal nerves. A key challenge, however, is the relatively long acquisition time required to achieve the necessary submillimeter isotropic resolution. Extended scan durations make the examination more vulnerable to motion artifacts caused by swallowing, breathing, or cerebrospinal fluid pulsation. Substantial reductions in scan time can be achieved through coherent (e.g., GRAPPA, CAIPIRINHA) and incoherent (compressed sensing [CS]) undersampling combined with deep learning (DL) reconstruction. Combining CAIPIRINHA and CS with DL reconstruction may enable even greater acceleration while preserving or improving image quality compared to state-of-the-art CAIPIRINHA or CS. The authors explored a novel joint CS + CAIPIRINHA (CS-CAIPI) data sampling scheme with DL reconstruction for highly accelerated 3D DESS MR neurography at 7T.
July 16, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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What a week at #SSR2026! Dr. Kevin McGill led a Hands-On Workshop & Dr. Joseph Knox presented an electronic exhibit on how 0.55T MRI reduces artifacts in postoperative lumbar spine imaging. Proud to have @ucsfimaging.bsky.social represented. #MSKrad
March 11, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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MSK radiologists at #SSR2026 ➡️ if academic medicine is where you want to be, we are hiring! Faculty position with clinical work at Parnassus Campus & the UCSF Orthopedic Institute at Mission Bay. Learn more & apply: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05569 #MSKRad
March 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Attending #SSR2026? We are currently recruiting a Musculoskeletal Radiologist for a faculty position at all ranks. Come find us at the meeting or apply here: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05569

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March 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Honored to be part of the SSR Consensus Panel Report on standardized MRI nomenclature for knee meniscal lesions, aiming to support clearer communication in clinical practice, research and education #radiology #MSKrad @skeletaljournal. Link here: link.springer.com/article/10.1....
June 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🦴 Ablation of Bone Tumors: A Minimally Invasive Approach

Explore the latest techniques in bone tumor ablation. Essential reading for interventional radiologists, musculoskeletal & oncologists.

🔗 articl.net/resource/ablation-of-bone-tumors

#IRad #MSKRad #BoneTumor #TumorAblation #Oncology
March 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Check out our new article in Radiology here 👉 pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/...

We discuss the latest MRI techniques for assessing the #shoulder and rotator cuff muscles and explore advanced methods for quantifying muscle degeneration.

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May 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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#Achilles tendon disease comes in two entities: Read our analysis for free 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#Midportion disease:
More severe tendon thickening & complete tears
#Insertional disease:
Partial tears more frequent

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March 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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New #MRI study about #PacinianCorpuscles in diabetic patients with polyneuropathy: Read it for free 👉 insightsimaging.springeropen.com/articles/10....

🔵 Reduced number & altered pattern of corpuscles may predict diabetic polyneuropathy

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March 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Congratulations to Adrian Marth and the whole team for winning the #BestOfAJR #Award 2024 for our work about radiation dose reduction with #PhotonCountingCT for musculoskeletal CT!

👉Read the #OpenAccess article here: ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/...

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December 11, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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How to best reduce #MetalArtifacts with #PhotonCountingCT?
👉 Read our new #OpenAccess paper: doi.org/10.1007/s002...

Combining #TinFilter, UHR and iterative metal artifact reduction achieved the strongest artifact reduction for #TotalHipArthroplasty

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Metal artifact reduction at Photon Counting CT for Total Hip Arthroplasty
November 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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✅ Benign, non-invasive soft tissue calcification (mainly face/scalp)
✅ Primary or secondary (iatrogenic, traumatic, metabolic, inflammatory, neoplastic)
✅ Usually asymptomatic

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February 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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🩻 Features
- Focal lateral cortical thickening at the fracture site
- Transverse orientation of the fracture
- Medial spike
- Lack of comminution

💡Note: High risk of contralateral fracture💡

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PMID: 21940585
shingoomata.bsky.social Shingo Omata @shingoomata.bsky.social · Feb 15


64 y/o Female, post minor trauma.

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February 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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64 y/o Female, post minor trauma.

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February 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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CIPS (Calcineurin Inhibitor-induced Pain Syndrome)

✅ Acute symmetric pain in transplant pts on CNI
✅ distal → proximal joints
✅ MRI: subchondral/periarticular edema; T1↓, T2↑
✅ Bone scan: calcaneal uptake↑
✅ Treatment: Ca channel blockers

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PMID: 23615775
shingoomata.bsky.social Shingo Omata @shingoomata.bsky.social · Feb 15


Pt: 41 y/o Male

HPI：POD 73 of cadaveric renal transplant: New onset bilateral pain in feet and ankles, ascending to knees.

PMH: IgA nephropathy, HTN

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February 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Pt: 41 y/o Male

HPI：POD 73 of cadaveric renal transplant: New onset bilateral pain in feet and ankles, ascending to knees.

PMH: IgA nephropathy, HTN

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February 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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✅ Normal finding in a 7-year-old child
✅ May represent:
- Residual red marrow
- Areas of increased vascularity
- Normal developmental stress from weight bearing
✅ Typically resolves by age 15

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PMID: 37536825
shingoomata.bsky.social Shingo Omata @shingoomata.bsky.social · Feb 8


Pt: 7 y/o Male

MRI performed for evaluation of the ankle following a sprain.

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February 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Pt: 7 y/o Male

MRI performed for evaluation of the ankle following a sprain.

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February 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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✅ FOP is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by ACVR1 gene mutations
✅ Onset typically occurs between ages 2-5
✅ Characterized by progressive formation of extra bone in soft tissues

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shingoomata.bsky.social Shingo Omata @shingoomata.bsky.social · Feb 4


Pt: 18 y/o Female
CC: Progressive musculoskeletal stiffness

HPI:
Initial cervical stiffness
→ thoracolumbar rigidity with firm nodules
→ right shoulder pain and ROM restriction.
Each site preceded by pain.

#Rdiag #RadSky #MedSky #MSKRad
February 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM