Diagnosis of osteomyelitis by MR imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging of diabetic foot complications

“…(12) It has been shown that MR imaging, in combination with radiography, is the most accurate in the detection of diabetic pedal osteomyelitis (and its differentiation from neuroarthropathy). (13)(14)(15)(16)(17) Bone scintigraphy and white cell scintiscans are able to demonstrate increased uptake in osteomyelitis, but they are of limited use due to their poor specificity. Ultrasonography is valuable as a widely available noninvasive imaging modality in the evaluation of soft tissue pathologies and localisation of foreign bodies.…”

Post-traumatic Osteomyelitis

“…이 검사는 골수염과 연부조직 감염의 감별진단이 가능하지만, 몸 전체를 검사 하기에는 무리가 있다 60) . 자기공명 영상의 T1 강조영상에 서는 부종은 낮은 신호강도로, 지방은 높은 신호강도로 나 타나며, T2 강조영상에서는 반대로 나타난다.…”

Evaluating and Managing Acute Low Back Pain in the Primary Care Setting

“…However, MRI provides similar or better diagnostic accuracy without radiation exposure. 64 Myelography has few indications and should generally not be ordered by primary care providers. 62 Meeting Patient Expectations.…”