20–30 minutes, including positioning.
MRI
MRI Forearm
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60 Mins
1M
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Why This Test
What is an MRI Forearm?
Types of MRI Forearm Scans
List of Parameters
List of Parameters Considered During MRI Forearm
When to Take Test
When to Take Test
Benefits
Benefits of the Procedure
Illnesses Diagnosed with MRI Forearm
Preparing for Test
Preparing for MRI Forearm
Risks & Limitations of MRI Forearm
Test Results
Results and Interpretations
| Finding/Observation (Structure Imaged) | Example of Description in Report | General Interpretation / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles | High signal intensity on T2-weighted images within the flexor digitorum profundus muscle belly, consistent with interstitial edema. | Indicates muscle strain, myositis, or early muscle tear. Often related to overuse or trauma. |
| Ligament thickening | Enlarged, bright ligament | Grade 2 sprain; rest and physio advised |
| Tendons | Thickening and increased intrasubstance signal of the common extensor tendon origin without discrete tear. | Consistent with tendinosis or tendinopathy—often seen in lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow"). |
| Tendon discontinuity | Gap in tendon fibers | Complete tear needing surgery |
| Bones | Linear area of low signal intensity on T1 and high signal intensity on STIR in the ulnar diaphysis with surrounding marrow edema. | Suggests a stress fracture, bone contusion, or early osteomyelitis—clinical and lab correlation needed. |
| Bone marrow edema | Bright signal on T2 images | Possible stress fracture or bone bruise |
| Nerves | Focal enlargement and T2 hyperintensity of the median nerve beneath the pronator teres muscle. | Suggestive of median nerve entrapment (e.g., Pronator Teres Syndrome) or neuritis. |
| Soft Tissue Mass | Well-circumscribed, lobulated T1 and T2 hyperintense lesion in the subcutaneous dorsal forearm, consistent with fat signal. | Typical features of a benign lipoma. |
| Nerve enlargement | Swollen median or ulnar nerve | Compression likely; further tests may be needed |
| Joint Space | Moderate joint effusion in the radiocapitellar joint, with synovial enhancement post-contrast. | Indicates intra-articular inflammation—seen in arthritis, trauma, or infection. |
| Inflammation / Infection | Diffuse subcutaneous and fascial edema with enhancement in the volar forearm. | Suggestive of cellulitis or early fasciitis—requires clinical correlation and possibly antibiotics. |