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  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Conventional radiography has been the standard for decades in rheumatology.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography have emerged as powerful tools over the last decade.
  • These advanced imaging techniques reveal subclinical inflammation and predict joint damage progression in chronic arthritis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss key issues in diagnostic imaging for chronic arthritis.
  • To outline the evolution of new imaging techniques in rheumatology over two decades.
  • To present attractive technological advances in the field of diagnostic imaging for arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on advanced imaging in rheumatology.
  • Analysis of the correlation between subclinical synovitis and radiographic progression.
  • Discussion of barriers to the clinical adoption of MRI and ultrasonography.

Main Results:

  • MRI and ultrasonography demonstrate significant potential in diagnosing and managing chronic arthritis.
  • A positive correlation exists between subclinical synovitis detected by advanced imaging and radiographic joint damage progression.
  • A notable proportion of rheumatologists' clinical decisions are not yet influenced by MRI and ultrasonography findings.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced imaging modalities like MRI and ultrasonography are revolutionizing chronic arthritis management.
  • Despite ongoing validation, their ability to detect subclinical inflammation and predict progression is established.
  • Overcoming barriers to clinical integration is crucial for maximizing the benefits of these imaging techniques in rheumatology.