Advances in osteoarthritis imaging.

Chalian M, Roemer F, Guermazi A (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Current Opinion in Rheumatology Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Book Volume: 35

Pages Range: 44-54

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1097/BOR.0000000000000917

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Imaging plays a pivotal role for diagnosis, follow-up and stratification of osteoarthritis patients in clinical trials and research. We aim to present an overview of currently available and emerging imaging techniques for osteoarthritis assessment and provide insight into relevant benefits and pitfalls of the different modalities. RECENT FINDINGS: Although radiography is considered sufficient for a structural diagnosis of osteoarthritis and is commonly used to define eligibility of patients for participation in clinical trials, it has inherent limitations based on the projectional nature of the technique and inherent challenges regarding reproducibility in longitudinal assessment. MRI has changed our understanding of the disease from 'wear and tear' of cartilage to a whole organ disorder. MRI assessment of structural changes of osteoarthritis includes semi-quantitative, quantitative and compositional evaluation. Ultrasound is helpful in evaluating the degree of synovitis and has value in the assessment particularly of the patella-femoral joint. Recent development of computed tomography technology including weight-bearing systems has led to broader application of this technology in a research context. SUMMARY: Advances in MRI technology have resulted in a significant improvement in understanding osteoarthritis as a multitissue disease.

Authors with CRIS profile

Frank Roemer Institute of Radiology

Involved external institutions

Boston University US United States (USA) (US) University of Washington US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Chalian, M., Roemer, F., & Guermazi, A. (2023). Advances in osteoarthritis imaging. Current Opinion in Rheumatology, 35(1), 44-54. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOR.0000000000000917

MLA:

Chalian, Majid, Frank Roemer, and Ali Guermazi. "Advances in osteoarthritis imaging." Current Opinion in Rheumatology 35.1 (2023): 44-54.

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