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*bilateral hip replacements causes substantial metallic artefact obscuring the hip joints, supperior adductor muscles, and small external rotators. | *bilateral hip replacements causes substantial metallic artefact obscuring the hip joints, supperior adductor muscles, and small external rotators. | ||
*Bilateral trochanteric bursal effusions | *Bilateral trochanteric bursal effusions | ||
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*No bone oedema | *No bone oedema | ||
*Findings consistent with acute muscle inflammation involving both the quadriceps and adductor compartments. Findings are consistent with an inflammatory myopathy however MRI is non specific for the cause of myositis. MRI can guide biopsy if clinically appropriate. | *Findings consistent with acute muscle inflammation involving both the quadriceps and adductor compartments. Findings are consistent with an inflammatory myopathy however MRI is non specific for the cause of myositis. MRI can guide biopsy if clinically appropriate. | ||
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