The
Musculoskeletal Imaging section at the University of Texas
Medical Branch offers a full range of diagnostic services for patients
with disorders of bones and joints. We are dedicated to providing the
highest quality care utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and
techniques. A large volume of digital radiographic images, CT and MRI
examinations are reviewed by residents and faculty each day.
Additionally, image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic joint aspiration
and injection procedures are performed.
The musculoskeletal radiologists at UTMB
provide expertise in imaging diagnosis of Orthopedic and Rheumatologic
diseases. Special interests include sports-related injuries,
MR-arthrography and imaging of osteomyelitis .The Musculoskeletal
Imaging Section works closely with other specialists to provide a
multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients.
The Musculoskeletal faculty is committed to
excellence in training resident physicians. Staff members provide
numerous resident didactic and case conferences throughout the year and
routinely participate in interdepartmental conferences with the
orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and pathology departments.