RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 How to Use Imaging in Clinical Practice
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2006
FD SAGE Publications
VO 6
IS 3
SP 28
OP 29
DO 10.1177/155989770600600315
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/3/28.abstract
AB Conventional radiography has long been used to track changes and diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. Though still valuable, conventional radiography cannot detect soft tissue changes or early RA bone damage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography (US) allow direct visualization of early inflammatory changes in the joint. MRI measurements/scores for erosion, bone edema, and synovitis have been developed for the hand, wrist, and foot.