Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects
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 suita...
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| author | Cristina Valero-Martínez Valentina Castillo-Morales Nieves Gómez-León Isabel Hernández-Pérez Esther F. Vicente-Rabaneda Miren Uriarte Santos Castañeda |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8520816619884a708b3ce2a10d8ce2402024-02-23T15:22:10ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832024-02-01134105810.3390/jcm13041058Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future ProspectsCristina Valero-Martínez0Valentina Castillo-Morales1Nieves Gómez-León2Isabel Hernández-Pérez3Esther F. Vicente-Rabaneda4Miren Uriarte5Santos Castañeda6Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainNuclear Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainRadiology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainNuclear Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainRheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IIS-Princesa, 28006 Madrid, SpainNuclear 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1058musculoskeletal infectionsnuclear medicineFDG-PET/TCscintigraphyosteomyelitisspondylodiscitis |
| spellingShingle | Cristina Valero-Martínez Valentina Castillo-Morales Nieves Gómez-León Isabel Hernández-Pérez Esther F. Vicente-Rabaneda Miren Uriarte Santos Castañeda Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects Journal of Clinical Medicine musculoskeletal infections nuclear medicine FDG-PET/TC scintigraphy osteomyelitis spondylodiscitis |
| title | Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects |
| title_full | Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects |
| title_fullStr | Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects |
| title_short | Application of Nuclear Medicine Techniques in Musculoskeletal Infection: Current Trends and Future Prospects |
| title_sort | application of nuclear medicine techniques in musculoskeletal infection current trends and future prospects |
| topic | musculoskeletal infections nuclear medicine FDG-PET/TC scintigraphy osteomyelitis spondylodiscitis |
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