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  • Orthopedics and Rheumatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Articular cartilage damage is a key feature of rheumatic diseases, with limited natural regeneration.
  • Early diagnosis and monitoring of cartilage health are vital for effective patient management.
  • Non-invasive imaging plays a critical role in assessing cartilage morphology and composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state and future potential of advanced imaging techniques for articular cartilage.
  • To highlight the role of imaging in early detection, diagnosis, and management of cartilage pathologies in rheumatic diseases.
  • To explore the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on cartilage imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques (T2 mapping, T1ρ, dGEMRIC, sodium imaging, diffusion imaging, UTE imaging).
  • Evaluation of Computed Tomography (CT) arthrography as an alternative for cartilage surface lesion detection.
  • Discussion of emerging modalities like ultrasonography and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
  • Exploration of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in accelerating acquisition, segmentation, and interpretation.

Main Results:

  • High-resolution and compositional MRI techniques enable early detection of matrix alterations preceding structural damage.
  • CT arthrography is effective for evaluating cartilage surface lesions, especially when MRI is contraindicated.
  • AI integration is set to revolutionize cartilage imaging, improving efficiency and clinical adoption.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced cartilage imaging, particularly MRI, is essential for comprehensive assessment in rheumatic diseases.
  • Emerging technologies and AI offer significant promise for improving the diagnosis and management of cartilage pathology.
  • Optimized, individualized management of cartilage diseases will increasingly rely on sophisticated imaging insights.