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  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Rheumatology

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  • Computed tomography (CT) applications in arthritis imaging are expanding due to technological advancements.
  • Dual-energy CT (DECT) is crucial for diagnosing gouty arthritis and assessing bone structure.
  • Innovations like low-dose CT and advanced algorithms minimize radiation exposure while preserving image quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the expanding role of CT in arthritis imaging.
  • To highlight DECT's utility beyond gout diagnosis, including inflammatory changes.
  • To discuss emerging CT technologies and their potential impact on arthritis assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on CT applications in arthritis.
  • Focus on dual-energy CT (DECT) techniques and postprocessing methods (subtraction images, iodine maps).
  • Exploration of four-dimensional CT and photon-counting CT for joint instability and enhanced imaging.

Main Results:

  • DECT effectively diagnoses gout and differentiates crystal arthropathies by distinguishing calcium from uric acid crystals.
  • DECT postprocessing offers insights into tissue perfusion and inflammatory activity in various arthritic conditions.
  • Four-dimensional CT shows promise for assessing dynamic joint instabilities and ligament injuries.

Conclusions:

  • DECT provides a comprehensive approach to arthritis imaging, assessing structural changes and active inflammation.
  • Ongoing CT advancements, including photon-counting CT, are expected to further improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • CT technology is poised to play an increasingly vital role in arthritis diagnosis, management, and therapy monitoring.