The role of imaging in osteoarthritis
Roemer F, Eckstein F, Hayashi D, Guermazi A (2014)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2014
Journal
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Volume: 28
Pages Range: 31-60
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2014.02.002
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disorder with no approved disease-modifying treatment available. The importance of imaging in assessing all joint structures involved in the disease process, including articular cartilage, meniscus, subarticular bone marrow, and synovium for diagnosis, prognostication, and follow-up, has been well recognized. In daily clinical practice, conventional radiography is still the most commonly used imaging technique for the evaluation of a patient with known or suspected OA and radiographic outcome measures are still the only approved end point by regulatory authorities in clinical trials. The ability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize all joint structures in three-dimensional fashion including tissue ultrastructure has markedly deepened our understanding of the natural history of the disease. This article describes the roles and limitations of different imaging modalities for clinical practice and research in OA, with a focus on radiography and MRI and an emphasis on the knee joint.
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APA:
Roemer, F., Eckstein, F., Hayashi, D., & Guermazi, A. (2014). The role of imaging in osteoarthritis. Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology, 28(1), 31-60. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2014.02.002
MLA:
Roemer, Frank, et al. "The role of imaging in osteoarthritis." Best Practice & Research in Clinical Rheumatology 28.1 (2014): 31-60.
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