Interventional Procedures in Rheumatology: A Comprehensive Review of Current Techniques and Future Prospects

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Interventional Radiology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Interventional and image-guided procedures are integral to modern rheumatology.
• Advanced imaging enhances diagnostic and therapeutic accuracy in rheumatologic care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of current evidence for interventional and image-guided procedures in rheumatology.
• To explore diagnostic, therapeutic, and regenerative techniques.

Main Methods:

• Review of current evidence for various procedures.
• Inclusion of synovial and bone biopsies.
• Discussion of targeted therapies (corticosteroid/viscosupplementation injections) and ablation techniques (radiofrequency ablation).
• Exploration of orthobiologic therapies (platelet-rich plasma, mesenchymal stem cells).

Main Results:

• Image-guided procedures offer high accuracy and efficacy in diagnosis and treatment.
• A wide range of procedures are available, from biopsies to advanced therapies.
• Regenerative medicine, including orthobiologics, is a growing area.

Conclusions:

• Interventional and image-guided procedures are essential in rheumatologic disease management.
• The field is evolving with advanced techniques and regenerative therapies.
• Evidence supports the use of these procedures for improved patient outcomes.