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Department of RadiologyAbout Pawel Szaro
About Pawel Szaro
Pawel Szaro is an Associate Professor of Musculoskeletal Radiology at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and a consultant radiologist in the Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
My research focuses on advancing imaging diagnostics for tumors, traumatic injuries, including sports-related conditions, within the musculoskeletal system. I collaborate closely with clinicians, technicians, students, and experts from various research disciplines to push the boundaries of what imaging can achieve. Interested in learning more? Please feel free to contact me for additional information.
My current research projects
Joint Stability – Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Traditionally, imaging joint movement and stability with MRI has been challenging due to motion artifacts. However, our research team has developed a new method for dynamic joint assessment using MRI. By collaborating with medical physicists and MRI technicians, we have successfully addressed the limitations posed by motion. This innovation allows us to observe joint movement in MRI, enabling the evaluation of joint stability—an assessment that was previously not possible. This project aims to determine the diagnostic value of this new technique in injuries.
Bone Imaging Without Radiation – Synthetic Computed Tomography (CT)
Historically, bone imaging has primarily relied on CT scans and x-rays. However, our team has introduced technical advancements that allow us to generate images remarkably like CT scans using MRI, without the need for X-ray radiation. This novel approach not only provides a radiation-free alternative for bone imaging but also reduces the need for additional examinations. This project focuses on comparing CT-like images obtained from MRI with traditional CT scans to assess their diagnostic value.
Sport Imaging – reducing time to return to play after sport injury
Injuries to tendons, muscles, or ligaments often force athletes to pause their training. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for selecting the most effective treatment. Unfortunately, existing diagnostic methods can sometimes lack the specificity needed. This project aims to develop precise, objective methods for evaluating sports-related injuries to the shoulder, knee, and ankle, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing the time needed for athletes to return to their sport.
Interventions in the Musculoskeletal System
Advanced imaging techniques can play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal tumors, potentially reducing the need for extensive surgical interventions. However, current imaging methods may not always be specific enough, sometimes necessitating a biopsy. Biopsy of a lesion within the musculoskeletal system can be technically challenging and may yield non-diagnostic results. This project aims to explore how imaging studies can enhance biopsy success rates. Additionally, we will evaluate the effectiveness of minimally invasive, image-guided techniques in treating musculoskeletal tumors.
Improving Diagnostics of Musculoskeletal Tumors
This project seeks to minimize the need for biopsies in the evaluation of soft tissue tumors by utilizing advanced MRI techniques. Recent innovations in MRI can differentiate tumor types by analyzing water movement within tissues and detecting specific tumor biomarkers. While these techniques have shown promise in accurately characterizing tumors in the brain and liver, their application in soft tissue tumor assessment is not yet widespread due to a lack of comprehensive scientific studies. The goal is to evaluate the potential of these new techniques in diagnosing musculoskeletal tumors.
Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is rapidly expanding. In radiology, AI has the potential to facilitate quicker and more accurate fracture detection. This project will assess the impact of AI on the accuracy and efficiency of fracture diagnosis.
My research group
The musculoskeletal research group includes radiology specialists, residents, technicians, radiographers, and students. Our team is actively involved in supervising PhD student and supervising undergraduate thesis projects (examensarbete).
Interested in our work or thinking about collaboration? We welcome inquiries and are always open to new members joining our research group. Please feel free to reach out!
Below is a list of some of my collaborators from Sahlgrenska University Hospital.
PhD students:
Khaldun Ghali Gataa, MD, radiologist (I'm the main supervisor)
Alex Alexiev, MD, radiology resident (I'm the main supervisor)
Nektarios Solidakis, MD, radiologist (I'm a co-supervisor)
Researchers:
Katarzyna Bokwa Dabrowska, PhD, MD, Postdoc, consultant radiologist
Andreia Miron, MD
Isaac Romanus, MD
Isa Sasic, MD, radiology resident
Michel Huuskonen, MD
Fatih Inci, MD, PhD, consultant radiologist
Medical students involved in my projects:
Gustav Lodeiro
Ivan Sundeman Lytsy
Johan Rindner
André Ragnevad
Muhammad Kader
Contact information:
Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Göteborgsvägen 31,
431 80 Mölndal
+46313426857
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Peroneus brevis split rupture is underreported on magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle in patients with chronic lateral ankle
pain
Katarzyna Bokwa-Dabrowska, Dan Mocanu, Alex Alexiev, Katarina Nilsson-Helander, Pawel Szaro
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN - 2024 -
Impact of diffusion-weighted imaging on agreement between radiologists and non-radiologist in musculoskeletal tumor imaging using magnetic
resonance
Gustav Lodeiro, Katarzyna Bokwa-Dabrowska, Andreia Miron, Pawel Szaro
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN - 2024 -
Impact of diffusion-weighted imaging on agreement between radiologists and non-radiologist in musculoskeletal tumor imaging using magnetic
resonance
Gustav Lodeiro, Katarzyna Bokwa-Dabrowska, Andreia Miron, Pawel Szaro
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN - 2024 -
Factors affecting the success of CT-guided core biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions with a 13-G
needle
Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Fatih Inci, Pawel Szaro, Mats Geijer
Skeletal Radiology - 2024 -
Radiologicalappearances and lung function six months after invasive ventilation in ICU for COVID-9 pneumonia: Am observational follow-up
study
Ylva Konsberg, Pawel Szaro, Anders Åneman, Sanna Kjellberg, Nektarios Solidakis, Sara Svedlund, Bengt Nellgård, Keti Dalla
PLOS ONE - 2023 -
Magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of suspected neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome-a systematic scoping
review
Pawel Szaro, R. Suresh, B. Molokwu, D. R. Sibala, D. Mendiratta, A. L. C. Chu, A. McGrath
Frontiers in Physiology - 2023 -
Investigation of the Impact of Defective Ultrasound Transducers on Clinical Image Quality in Grayscale 2-D Still
Images.
Robert Lorentsson, Nasser Hosseini, Ylva Aurell, David Collin, Eva Frösing, Pawel Szaro, Lars Gunnar Månsson, Magnus Båth
Ultrasound in medicine & biology - 2023 -
Radiological features accompanying peroneus brevis split rupture revealed on magnetic resonance imaging - a cohort
study
Michael Huuskonen, S. Borkmann, A. Bengtsson, P. Sobecki, R. Jozwiak, Nektarios Solidakis, Pawel Szaro
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - 2023 -
Anatomical variants of the medioplantar oblique ligament and inferoplantar longitudinal ligament: an MRI
study
Pawel Szaro, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Bogdan Ciszek
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - 2022 -
Musculoskeletal Radiology for Residents
Self-Assessment
Questions
Pawel Szaro
2022 -
Anatomical variants of the acromioclavicular joint influence its visibility in the standard MRI protocol in patients aged
18–31 years
Fredrik Helleberg, Piotr Sobecki, Rafał Józwiak, Pawel Szaro
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - 2022 -
The internal structure of the infraspinatus muscle: a magnetic resonance
study
I. Jernheden, Pawel Szaro
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - 2022 -
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brachial plexus. Part 1: Anatomical considerations, magnetic resonance techniques, and non-traumatic
lesions
Pawel Szaro, A. McGrath, B. Ciszek, Mats Geijer
European Journal of Radiology Open (EJR Open) - 2022 -
Visualization of wrist anatomy - a comparison between 7T and 3T
MRI
S. Gotestrand, Anders Björkman, Isabella Björkman-Burtscher, I. Kristiansson, E. Aksyuk, Pawel Szaro, K. M. Bloch, Mats Geijer
European Radiology - 2022 -
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brachial plexus. Part 2: Traumatic
injuries
Pawel Szaro, Mats Geijer, B. Ciszek, A. McGrath
European Journal of Radiology Open (EJR Open) - 2022 -
MRI of the Achilles tendon—A comprehensive pictorial review. Part
one
Pawel Szaro, Katarina Nilsson-Helander, Michael R Carmont
European Journal of Radiology Open - 2021 -
MRI of the Achilles tendon – a comprehensive pictorial review. Part
two
Pawel Szaro, Katarina Nilsson-Helander, Michael R Carmont
European Journal of Radiology Open - 2021 -
The development of musculoskeletal radiology for 100 years as presented in the pages of Acta
Radiologica
Mats Geijer, Fatih Inci, Nektarios Solidakis, Pawel Szaro, Bariq Al-Amiry
Acta Radiologica - 2021 -
The anatomical variant of high soleus muscle may predispose to tendinopathy: a preliminary MR
study
Eleni E Drakonaki, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Pawel Szaro
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA - 2021 -
The correlations between dimensions of the normal tendon and tendinopathy changed Achilles tendon in routine magnetic resonance
imaging.
Pawel Szaro, Khaldun Ghali Gataa
Scientific reports - 2021 -
Ligaments of the os trigonum: an anatomical
study.
Pawel Szaro, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Mateusz Polaczek
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA - 2021 -
Anatomical variations and interconnections of the superior peroneal retinaculum to adjacent lateral ankle structures: a preliminary imaging anatomy
study
E. E. Drakonaki, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Nektarios Solidakis, Pawel Szaro
Journal of Ultrasonography - 2021 -
The diagnostic value of ultrasound-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy of musculoskeletal soft tissue
lesions
Pawel Szaro, A. Wong, E. Blain, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Mats Geijer
Journal of Ultrasonography - 2021 -
The twisted structure of the fetal calcaneal tendon is already visible in the second
trimester
Pawel Szaro, G. Witkowski, B. Ciszek
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - 2021 -
Morphometric relationships between dimensions the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament in routine magnetic resonance
imaging
Pawel Szaro, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Nektarios Solidakis, Przemysław Pękala
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - 2021 -
The Kager's fat pad radiological anatomy
revised
Pawel Szaro, Mateusz Polaczek, Bogdan Ciszek
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA - 2021 -
Distribution of the subtendons in the midportion of the Achilles tendon revealed in vivo on
MRI.
Pawel Szaro, Walter Cifuentes Ramirez, Simon Borkmann, Alexander Bengtsson, Mateusz Polaczek, Bogdan Ciszek
Scientific reports - 2020 -
The Flexor Retinaculum Connects the Surrounding Structures into the Medial Ankle
Complex
Pawel Szaro, Khaldun Ghali Gataa, Mateusz Polaczek, Bogdan Ciszek
Applied Sciences - 2020 -
Traumatic and non-traumatic bone marrow edema in ankle MRI: a pictorial
essay.
Pawel Szaro, Mats Geijer, Nektarios Solidakis
Insights into imaging - 2020 -
Pulmonary veins variations with potential impact in thoracic surgery: a computed-tomography-based
atlas
M. Polaczek, Pawel Szaro, L. Jakubowska, J. Zych, J. Religioni, T. M. Orlowski
Journal of Thoracic Disease - 2020 -
The double fascicular variations of the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament correlate with interconnections between lateral ankle structures revealed on magnetic resonance
imaging
Pawel Szaro, K. G. Gataa, M. Polaczek, B. Ciszek
Scientific Reports - 2020 -
How to increase the accuracy of the diagnosis of the accessory bone of the
foot?
Pawel Szaro, Mateusz Polaczek, Jan Świątkowski, Hanna Kocoń
Radiologia Medica - 2020 -
Morphology and morphometry of pulmonary veins and the left atrium in multi-slice computed
tomography
M. Polaczek, Pawel Szaro, I. Baranska, B. Burakowska, B. Ciszek
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - 2019