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[Unusual indications for scanning in osteoarticular pathology]
Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires
|March 1, 1986
Summary
Scanner technology has advanced significantly, expanding from spine imaging to encompass nearly the entire osteoarticular system. This evolution enables detailed study of various joints and limbs, including new applications in foot, cartilage, and hand imaging.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedics
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Early scanner applications (1978-1983) were limited to the vertebral column.
- Technological advancements have dramatically broadened the scope of osteoarticular imaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze the expanding applications of scanner technology in osteoarticular pathology.
- To document established and novel uses of scanners in musculoskeletal system examination.
Main Methods:
- Review of established scanner applications in osteoarticular pathology.
- Analysis of newly developed scanner techniques and their uses.
Main Results:
- Scanner technology now permits study of almost the entire osteoarticular system.
- Established applications include the sacrum, acetabulum, femoropatellar apparatus, and lower limb torsion.
- New applications encompass the foot, patellar cartilage, glenoid cavity, hand bones/soft parts, 3D reconstructions, and scanning radiology.
Conclusions:
- Scanner technology has become a versatile tool for comprehensive osteoarticular system assessment.
- The continuous development of new applications enhances diagnostic capabilities in musculoskeletal pathology.