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About the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging
The Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging provides comprehensive, high-precision diagnostic and interventional imaging services for disorders of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and peripheral nerves.
The division supports Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Neurology, Oncology, Spine Surgery, and Trauma services through advanced imaging protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Our approach integrates cutting-edge imaging technology with strong academic and research expertise to ensure accurate diagnosis, optimal surgical planning, and effective long-term follow-up.
Clinical Services
MRI Musculoskeletal Imaging
MRI Musculoskeletal Imaging
State-of-the-art 1.5T and 3T MRI systems with advanced musculoskeletal packages.
- High-resolution joint imaging
- Cartilage mapping and early osteoarthritis assessment
- Sports injury imaging (ligament, tendon, muscle tears)
- MR neurography for peripheral nerve and plexus disorders
- Infection imaging (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis)
- Musculoskeletal tumor evaluation
- Post-operative imaging (ligament reconstruction, arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair)
- Spine degeneration and paraspinal muscle assessment
CT Musculoskeletal Imaging
CT Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Complex fracture evaluation with 3D reconstruction
- Pre-operative deformity planning
- Glenoid and bone loss quantification
- Dual-energy CT for gout and crystal arthropathies
- CT-guided biopsies and interventions
Ultrasound & Interventional MSK Imaging
Ultrasound & Interventional MSK Imaging
- Dynamic tendon and ligament evaluation
- Peripheral nerve ultrasound
- Shear wave elastography
- Image-guided joint injections and aspirations
- Soft tissue biopsy and other procedures
Subspecialty Expertise
Subspecialty Expertise
- Sports Imaging & Joint Instability
- Osteoarthritis and joint Imaging
- Peripheral Nerve & Plexus Imaging
- Muscle Imaging & Fat Quantification
- Rheumatologic Imaging
- Spine Degeneration & Chronic Low Back Pain
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
- Paediatric MSK Imaging
Research & Academic Excellence
The division maintains a strong research program focusing on quantitative imaging, advanced MRI techniques, and clinicoradiological correlations.
Key Publications
- Comparative Analysis of MRI and 3D CT in Quantifying Glenoid Bone Loss: A Study on Anterior Shoulder Instability
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Standalone T2 Dixon Sequence Compared with Conventional MRI in Sacroiliitis
- Role of Meniscal Pathology in the Development of Spontaneous Insufficiency Fractures of the Knee (SIFK)
- Clinico-Radiological Correlation in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Evaluating the Efficacy of Shear Wave Elastography and Nerve Conduction Studies
- Comparative Evaluation of Imaging Techniques for Paraspinal Muscle Fat Quantification
- Clinical Utility of DECT in Fat Fraction Assessment of Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comparative Analysis with MRI
Core Research Strengths
- Quantitative MRI and advanced Dixon imaging
- Peripheral nerve imaging and elastography
- Joint instability and bone loss assessment
- Muscle fat quantification
- Imaging biomarkers in inflammatory and degenerative disorders
- Radiation-free protocol optimization
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The division conducts regular multidisciplinary meetings with:
- Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Sports Medicine Specialists
- Rheumatologists
- Neurologists
- Spine Surgeons
- Oncologists
Dr. C. Seetharaman
Lead Consultant, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging