Musculoskeletal Radiology

Musculoskeletal imaging concentrates on the skeleton, ligaments, muscles and joints. In addition to using CT, MRI, ultrasound and x-ray, our subspecialized team offers:

• Arthrograms
• CT-Guided Bone Biopsy
• CT-Guided Soft-Tissue Biopsy
• Joint Injections / Aspirations (Sacro-Iliac Injections)
• Pain Treatment and Therapy Program
• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
• Radiofrequency Ablation (for bone tumors)
• Spine Survey (MRI) for Anklosing Spondylitis
• Viscosupplementation (for osteoarthritis)

General Guidelines for Ordering Advanced MSK Imaging Studies

Our Musculoskeletal Imaging team is under the direction of Thomas J. Learch, MD.  He leads a team of physicians, nurses and technologists who specialize in musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Learch, Joseph C. Giaconi, MD and Joseph L. Robinson, MD are all fellowship trained in musculoskeletal imaging.
The Musculoskeletal team: Joseph C. Giaconi,MD, Thomas J. 
Learch, MD and Joseph L. Robinson, MD

In the News / Recent Journal Articles

Thermal Albation of Osteoid Osteoma: Overview and Step-by-Step Guide in RadioGraphics.

Dr. Giaconi featured in a story about summer injuries.

Scientific Exhibits

"A Review of Conventional Radiography, CT, and MRI Findings in Ankylosing Spondylitis"

Musculoskeletal Case Studies

• CT of the hands (August, 2009)
  13-year-old with disfiguring lesions of the hands.
• X-ray of the foot (March, 2009)
  Heel pain.
• MRI of the hip (February, 2009) 
  Right hip pain.
• MRI of the hip (December, 2008)
  One month of right hip pain, without a history of trauma.
• MRI of the foot (November, 2008)
  Enlarged painful second toe.
• X-ray of the shoulder (August, 2008)
  Persistent left shoulder pain, over 6 months.
• MR of the knee (April 2008)
  Knee pain.
• MRI of the femur (August 2007)
  11 year-old-girl presents with 2 weeks of right hip pain.