Imaging of musculoskeletal infections.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2001
Abstract
Imaging studies play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal infections in children. Conventional radiography is usually the first imaging study performed with other imaging modalities as needed. Ultrasound is helpful in detecting joint effusions and fluid collections in the soft tissue and subperiosteal regions, and may guide localization for aspiration or drainage. CT can demonstrate osseous and soft tissue abnormalities and is ideal for detecting gas in soft tissues. Nuclear scintigraphy and MR imaging are valuable because of their high sensitivity. Scintigraphy is particularly useful in identifying multifocal involvement, which is an important consideration in neonatal osteomyelitis and CRMO. MR imaging provides accurate information on both the soft tissues and bones and is our imaging study of choice for evaluating the local extent of musculoskeletal infections.
Volume
39
Issue
4
First Page
653
Last Page
671
ISSN
0033-8389
Published In/Presented At
Kothari, N. A., Pelchovitz, D. J., & Meyer, J. S. (2001). Imaging of musculoskeletal infections. Radiologic clinics of North America, 39(4), 653–671. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70304-3
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
11549164
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article