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Current updates in MSK infection imaging: A narrative review
M Shihabul Hassan1, J Stevenson2, G Gandikota3
1College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|April 8, 2024
Summary
This article reviews common imaging techniques for diagnosing musculoskeletal infections like osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. It highlights key findings and complications for effective diagnosis and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Musculoskeletal infections pose diagnostic challenges.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
- Various imaging modalities are employed in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of diagnostic imaging techniques for musculoskeletal infections.
- To illustrate key imaging findings in common infections.
- To discuss the utility of different modalities in diagnosing specific conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on imaging in musculoskeletal infections.
- Inclusion of illustrative radiological images.
- Discussion of radiography, computed tomography, ultrasonography, MRI, and radionuclide imaging.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of imaging findings for osteomyelitis, cellulitis, septic arthritis, necrotising infections, and peri-prosthetic joint infections.
- Comparison of the diagnostic utility of different imaging techniques.
- Presentation of complications associated with these infections.
Conclusions:
- Imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosing musculoskeletal infections.
- Each imaging modality offers unique advantages for specific conditions.
- Radiological assessment guides therapeutic strategies and improves patient outcomes.
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