학술논문
Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Valero-Martínez C; Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Castillo-Morales V; Nuclear Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Gómez-León N; Radiology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Hernández-Pérez I; Nuclear Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Vicente-Rabaneda EF; Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Uriarte M; Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Castañeda S; Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain.; Cathedra UAM-Roche, EPID-Future, Department of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), 28006 Madrid, Spain.
Source
Publisher: MDPI AG Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101606588 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2077-0383 (Print) Linking ISSN: 20770383 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Med Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2077-0383
Abstract
Nuclear medicine has become an indispensable discipline in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal infections. Radionuclide tests serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for patients suspected of having osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis, or prosthetic joint infections. The choice of the most suitable imaging modality depends on various factors, including the affected area, potential extra osseous involvement, or the impact of previous bone/joint conditions. This review provides an update on the use of conventional radionuclide imaging tests and recent advancements in fusion imaging scans for the differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal infections. Furthermore, it examines the role of radionuclide scans in monitoring treatment responses and explores current trends in their application. We anticipate that this update will be of significant interest to internists, rheumatologists, radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, and other specialists involved in musculoskeletal pathology.