Imaging in mechanical back pain: Anything new?
Abstract Low back pain is common and relates to a variety of overlapping pathologies. Within the last few decades, almost every medical imaging modality has been applied in the evaluation…
Imaging in paediatric rheumatology: Is it time for imaging?
Abstract Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of arthritides characterized by chronic synovial inflammation that can lead to structural damage. The main objective of JIA therapies is to…
Imaging in osteoporosis in rheumatic diseases
Abstract Osteoporosis is a common comorbidity of all major rheumatic diseases, and manifests itself both systemically and locally. Systemic bone loss manifests because of several factors, primarily inflammation, immobility, and…
Musculoskeletal interventional procedures: With or without imaging guidance?
Abstract Aspiration and injection of joints and soft tissues is an indispensable skill used in everyday practice by the clinical rheumatologist. Most rheumatologists recognise that performing these procedures using anatomical…
Imaging of regional pain syndromes; from syndromes to conditions using imaging?
Abstract Musculoskeletal regional pain syndromes often lead to patient referrals in general and rheumatological practice. Detailed history taking and clinical examination can in most cases reveal the cause for pain…
Imaging of vasculitis: State of the art
Abstract The increasing availability and improvement of imaging techniques are making a profound impact in the evaluation and management of patients with vasculitis, particularly for those with large vessel vasculitis,…
Imaging of connective tissue diseases: Beyond visceral organ imaging?
Abstract Connective tissues diseases (CTDs) can also be diagnosed early by “external” and safe imaging methods beyond the visceral organ analysis. This study aims to explore various imaging techniques used…
Imaging of gout: New tools and biomarkers?
Abstract While joint aspiration and crystal identification by polarizing microscopy remain the gold standard for diagnosing tophaceous gout, agreement among medical and ancillary health personnel examining synovial fluid using polarizing…
Imaging in the diagnosis and management of peripheral psoriatic arthritis—The clinical utility of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography
Abstract Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory joint disease characterised by the presence of arthritis and often enthesitis and/or spondylitis in patients with psoriasis. However, it presents a wide range…
Imaging of osteoarthritis (OA): What is new?
Abstract In daily clinical practice, conventional radiography is still the most applied imaging technique to supplement clinical examination of patients with suspected osteoarthritis (OA); it may not always be needed…
