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PET/MR Imaging in Musculoskeletal Precision Imaging - Third wave after X-Ray and MR

Emily C Hancin1, Austin J Borja2, Moozhan Nikpanah3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

PET Clinics
|August 10, 2020
PubMed

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Positron emission tomography (PET) combined with MR imaging enhances musculoskeletal disease evaluation. This PET/MR imaging approach shows potential for improved bone marrow, soft tissue, and synovium assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging

Background:

  • 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) is utilized for inflammatory and neoplastic conditions.
  • Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging excels in soft tissue resolution and edema detection.
  • Integrating PET and MR imaging presents significant benefits for musculoskeletal diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on PET/MR imaging applications in musculoskeletal diseases.
  • To highlight the advantages of combined PET/MR imaging for specific musculoskeletal structures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies employing PET/MR imaging in musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Analysis of the capabilities of PET/MR for evaluating bone marrow, soft tissue, and synovium.
  • Discussion of challenges and potential solutions, such as using 18F-sodium fluoride for cortical bone imaging.

Main Results:

  • PET/MR imaging demonstrates potential for detailed assessment of bone marrow, soft tissue, and synovium.
  • The combination overcomes some limitations of individual modalities in musculoskeletal imaging.
  • 18F-sodium fluoride shows promise for improving PET/MR imaging of cortical bone.

Conclusions:

  • PET/MR imaging offers substantial advantages for musculoskeletal imaging.
  • This hybrid imaging technique is valuable for the identification and management of diverse musculoskeletal diseases.
  • Future applications, particularly with novel tracers, may further expand its utility.
Keywords:
ArthritisBone TumorInfectionInflammationMR imagingMusculoskeletal diseaseOsteoarthrosisOsteoradiomicsPETPET/MR

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