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Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice
Published on: October 16, 2014
[Imaging of osteoarticular tuberculosis]
L Boussel1, B Marchand, N Blineau
1Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hospital de la Croix Rousse, 103, Grande rue de la Croix Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France.
Purpose:
and methods. To perform an illustrated and educational review of musculoskeletal tuberculosis.
Results:
As the incidence of musculoskeletal tuberculosis still increases, a review appears justified. The following four main presentations are detailed and illustrated, by emphasizing the value of both CT and MR imaging: a) spine tuberculosis (~ 50%) commonly involves two adjacent vertebral bodies with usual large paravertebral abscesses. The following lesions are highly suggestive of tuberculosis: solitary vertebral involvement, solitary epidural abscess with or without erosive spondylitis; b) osteo-arthritis: peripherally located erosions at synovial insertions with gradual narrowing of the joint space are highly suggestive; c) osteomyelitis: unusual, may involve any bones; d) tenosynovitis and bursitis.
Conclusion:
Imaging studies are essential for diagnosis and to assess the extent of musculo-skeletal tuberculosis.
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