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Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease

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Published on: December 18, 2016

Musculoskeletal Infection Reporting and Data System (MSKI-RADS): reviewed and explained.

Angela He¹, Flavio Duarte Silva¹, Mina Guirguis¹

¹Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

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|February 24, 2026

Summary

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A new MRI guideline, the Musculoskeletal Infection Reporting and Data System (MSKI-RADS), standardizes the evaluation of musculoskeletal infections. This system improves reporting accuracy, patient management, and facilitates future research.

Keywords:

MRI MSKI-RADS Musculoskeletal infection Osteomyelitis X-ray

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Current MRI terminology for musculoskeletal infections lacks specificity, leading to ambiguous diagnostic reports.
A standardized guideline is essential for consistent and accurate reporting of musculoskeletal infections via MRI.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and explain the Musculoskeletal Infection Reporting and Data System (MSKI-RADS), a validated MRI-based classification system.
To detail the technical considerations, severity scales, and management recommendations associated with MSKI-RADS for musculoskeletal infections.

Main Methods:

This review article details the MSKI-RADS classification system.
It includes a review of pertinent literature and provides examples of musculoskeletal infections across different severity classes.
Technical considerations for optimal MRI acquisition for musculoskeletal infections are outlined.

Main Results:

MSKI-RADS provides a standardized approach to classifying the severity and extent of musculoskeletal infections on MRI.
The system enhances radiology-pathology concordance and guides management recommendations.
It facilitates improved multidisciplinary communication and longitudinal data collection for research.

Conclusions:

MSKI-RADS is a validated MRI guideline for musculoskeletal infections in the extremities.
Adoption of MSKI-RADS can lead to standardized diagnostic reporting, improved patient outcomes, and streamlined treatment protocols.