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1Department of Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; VIB Center of Inflammation Research, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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This article discusses the current position of conventional radiography and MRI, the techniques recommended by the European League Against Rheumatism for use in imaging in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Several challenges and areas of development regarding radiography and MRI in axSpA are considered. Also, a few interesting focus points for future research are noted. Besides the recommended techniques, this article discusses several nuclear imaging techniques and the usability of these techniques in daily practice.
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