MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2021
Abstract
The Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards Committee identified musculoskeletal infection as a White Paper topic, and selected a Committee, tasked with developing a consensus on nomenclature for MRI of musculoskeletal infection outside the spine. The objective of the White Paper was to critically assess the literature and propose standardized terminology for imaging findings of infection on MRI, in order to improve both communication with clinical colleagues and patient care.A definition was proposed for each term; debate followed, and the committee reached consensus. Potential controversies were raised, with formulated recommendations. The committee arrived at consensus definitions for cellulitis, soft tissue abscess, and necrotizing infection, while discouraging the nonspecific term phlegmon. For bone infection, the term osteitis is not useful; the panel recommends using terms that describe the likelihood of osteomyelitis in cases where definitive signal changes are lacking. The work was presented virtually to SSR members, who had the opportunity for review and modification prior to submission for publication.
Volume
50
Issue
12
First Page
2319
Last Page
2347
ISSN
1432-2161
Published In/Presented At
Alaia, E. F., Chhabra, A., Simpfendorfer, C. S., Cohen, M., Mintz, D. N., Vossen, J. A., Zoga, A. C., Fritz, J., Spritzer, C. E., Armstrong, D. G., & Morrison, W. B. (2021). MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection. Skeletal radiology, 50(12), 2319–2347. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-021-03807-7
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
34145466
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article