Current updates in MSK infection imaging: A narrative review

M Shihabul Hassan; J Stevenson; G Gandikota; A Veeratterapillay; K D P Bhamidipaty; R Botchu

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102396

Current updates in MSK infection imaging: A narrative review

J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2024 Mar 27:51:102396. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102396. eCollection 2024 Apr.

Authors

M Shihabul Hassan¹, J Stevenson², G Gandikota³, A Veeratterapillay⁴, K D P Bhamidipaty⁵, R Botchu⁶

Affiliations

¹ College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
² Department of Orthopedics, Royal Orthopedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
³ Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, USA.
⁴ Department of Radiology, Welkin Hospital, Mauritius.
⁵ Department of Radiology, GIMSR, Vizag, India.
⁶ Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Royal Orthopedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

PMID: 38585385
PMCID: PMC10998214 (available on 2025-03-27)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102396

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive overview of the diagnostic utility of existing imaging techniques including radiography, computed tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and radionuclide imaging in the context of the most common orthopaedic or musculoskeletal infections. It also includes illustrative images showcasing significant findings in various musculoskeletal infections including osteomyelitis, cellulitis, septic arthritis, necrotising infections and peri-prosthetic joint infections and their associated complications.

Keywords: Arthritis; Infectious; Magnetic resonance imaging; Orthopedics; Osteomyelitis; Radiography; Radionuclide imaging; Ultrasonography.