Therapeutic Intervention in Musculoskeletal Radiology: Current Practice and Future Directions

Abstract

Over the last several decades, the volume and range of therapeutic musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions that radiologists can offer their patients has dramatically increased. With new materials and improving imaging modalities, as well as significant investment in research, the field of MSK interventional radiologic intervention will likely continue to expand. In this article, we summarize the range of interventions currently available to the MSK radiologist. We also seek to explore new and emerging techniques that may become commonplace in the near future while considering the challenges that may lie ahead in the field of MSK radiology.

The promise and limitations of artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal imaging

“…Radiological imaging has come to play a central role in the diagnosis and management of different muscuskeletal (MSK) disorders, and both technological improvements and increased access to medical imaging have led to a rise in the utilization of common MSK imaging modalities ( 1 , 2 ). As such, there is a growing need for technical innovations that can help optimize workflow and increase productivity, especially in radiology practices that are witnessing higher volumes of increasingly complex cases ( 3 ).…”