Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of disability throughout the world. Current therapeutic strategies are aimed at preventing the development and delaying the progression of OA, as well as repairing or replacing worn articular surfaces, because the regeneration of lost hyaline articular cartilage is not currently a clinically feasible option. Imaging is useful in formulating treatment strategies in patients at risk for OA, allowing assessment of risk factors, the degree of preexisting tissue damage, and posttreatment monitoring. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in particular, provides in-depth evaluation of these patients, with optimal clinical sequencing allowing sensitive assessment of chondral signal and morphology, and the addition of advanced MRI techniques facilitating comprehensive evaluation of joint health, with increased sensitivity for changes in articular cartilage and surrounding joint tissues.

Value of X-ray Photography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Knee Degenerative Osteoarthropathy and the Evaluation of Arthropathy

“…MRI can be used to nd all structures in the joint, including the bone structure, ligament structure, meniscus structure, joint capsule structure, and cruciate ligament structure. Hence, MRI of the knee joint is a very imperative means of image evaluation for degenerative osteoarthropathy, and it is of great signi cance for guiding the treatment of degenerative osteoarthropathy [27,28]. Eymard et al ( 2022) [29] evaluated the diagnostic value of MRI and ultrasound for early and advanced hand arthritis through experiments.…”