Tips for Reporting Musculoskeletal Imaging Studies: Lessons Learned

Abstract

This paper is designed to be read by radiological trainees who are starting out with reporting musculoskeletal imaging studies. Based on the author's experience of over 25 years, it provides tips on how to report musculoskeletal imaging succinctly and effectively using a prose style report.

Keywords

musculoskeletal - imaging - report - radiology - MRI - CT - ultrasound

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
03. Dezember 2021

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