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Conventional radiography (x-ray), while standard, suffers from inherent limitations in visualizing cartilage and soft tissue, compromising surgical planning. This study evaluates the clinical feasibility and superiority of a three-dimensional fat suppression rapid phase shifting gradient echo (3D-FS-FSPGR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequence for overcoming these limitations and achieving accurate preoperative angular assessment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pediatric patients presenting with congenital polydactyly of the hands or feet underwent preoperative imaging with both standard x-ray and the 3D-FS-FSPGR MRI sequence. Evaluation focused on characterizing angular deformities at the affected joints. Direct comparative analysis assessed the visualization of osseous alignment, cartilage architecture, joint bifurcation planes, and surrounding soft tissues, alongside the accuracy of angular measurements derived from each modality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared to x-ray, the 3D-FS-FSPGR MRI sequence demonstrated superior visualization of cartilage morphology, joint capsule anatomy, soft tissue, and articular surfaces at the MCP\/MTP joints. This anatomical delineation translated to more accurate and reliable quantification of angular deformities. Crucially, significant discrepancies in measured joint angles were observed between MRI and x-ray. These differences are pronounced in cases where the morphology of the cartilage affects joint alignment and the complex branching planes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Conventional x-ray assessment in congenital polydactyly is limited in visualizing soft tissue and cartilage structures. The 3D-FS-FSPGR MRI sequence offers superior characterization of cartilaginous and soft tissue components, enabling more precise measurement of joint angular deformities. 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