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The purpose of this study was to evaluate interactive MR-guided joint puncture with intra-articular application of contrast agent. MR-guided arthrography of the shoulder joint was successfully performed in three patients using an interactive guidance system implemented in an open-configuration MR system. Visualization of the needle pathway and contrast inflow was comparable to that with conventional X-ray fluoroscopy. The position of the intra-articular needle tip was accurately confirmed and subsequent MR arthrography was diagnostic in all cases.
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Received: 22 May 1998; Revision received: 14 August 1998; Accepted: 15 September 1998
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Hilfiker, P., Weishaupt, D., Schmid, M. et al. Real-time MR-guided joint puncture and arthrography: preliminary results. Eur Radiol 9, 201–204 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050655
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050655