Skeletal Radiology OnlineFirst articles

05.03.2024 | Review Article

Assessment of lower limb alignment: supine weight-bearing CT scanograms compared with a standing full-length radiograph

This study was conducted prospectively and received approval from our medical center’s institutional review board (approval no. 170176). Participants included patients who underwent imaging to evaluate alignment due to complex degenerative …

verfasst von:: XueJiao Liu, Bing Zhang, Chen Zhao, Lihong Fan, Jin Kang

05.03.2024 | Review Article

Modern acceleration in musculoskeletal MRI: applications, implications, and challenges

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for accurately diagnosing a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions due to its superior soft tissue contrast resolution. However, the long acquisition times of traditional two-dimensional (2D) and …

verfasst von:: Jan Vosshenrich, Gregor Koerzdoerfer, Jan Fritz

04.03.2024 | Scientific Article

Validity of ChatGPT-generated musculoskeletal images

In the dynamic realm of medical research and radiology, effective communication of intricate ideas is essential. Radiological research relies heavily on intricate visualizations, including medical images, charts, and diagrams, to convey findings …

verfasst von:: P. Ajmera, N. Nischal, S. Ariyaratne, B. Botchu, K. D. P. Bhamidipaty, K. P. Iyengar, S. R. Ajmera, N. Jenko, R. Botchu

02.03.2024 | Scientific Article

Clinical impact of diagnostic image-guided injections for musculoskeletal pain work-up in adolescent and adult patients at a children’s hospital: initial results

Image-guided injections of anesthetic and/or steroids have been historically performed to empirically treat a symptomatic joint or bursa [ 1 ]. The clinical utility of these injections has evolved over time. These procedures are now frequently …

verfasst von:: Evelyn Tran, Scott Rosenfeld, Esther Ngan, J. Herman Kan

02.03.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Response to comment regarding “Translating musculoskeletal radiology reports into patient-friendly summaries using ChatGPT-4”

verfasst von:: Ian J. Kuckelman, Karla Wetley, Paul Hyunsoo Yi, Andrew Bailey Ross

29.02.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Translating musculoskeletal radiology reports into patient-friendly summaries using ChatGPT-4: additional considerations

verfasst von:: Arosh S. Perera Molligoda Arachchige

27.02.2024 | Review Article

Bone tumors: state-of-the-art imaging

Imaging plays a central role in the management of patients with bone tumors. A number of imaging modalities are available, with different techniques having unique applications that render their use advantageous for various clinical purposes.

verfasst von:: Patrick Debs, Shivani Ahlawat, Laura M. Fayad

Open Access 27.02.2024 | Scientific Article

An overview of the performance of AI in fracture detection in lumbar and thoracic spine radiographs on a per vertebra basis

Spinal compression fractures are one of the most common fracture types, especially in the elderly population [ 1 , 2 ]. With radiographs being the initial imaging method of choice, radiologists are presented with spine radiographs with inquiry for …

verfasst von:: Oppenheimer J., Lüken S., Geveshausen S., Hamm B., Niehues S. M.

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27.02.2024 | Scientific Article

Can gas and infection coexist in the intervertebral disc? A retrospective analysis of percutaneously biopsied suspected discitis-osteomyelitis cases

Discitis-osteomyelitis is an infection involving the intervertebral disc, adjacent endplates, and vertebral bodies, as well as the epidural and paravertebral soft tissues [ 1 ]. Discitis-osteomyelitis has been increasing in incidence—from 2.9 to …

verfasst von:: Jad S. Husseini, Arnau Hanly, Emre Omeroglu, Sandra B. Nelson, Mary Kate Jesse, F. Joseph Simeone, Connie Y. Chang

27.02.2024 | Perspective

Quantitative CT lumbar spine BMD cutpoint value for classifying osteoporosis among older East Asian women should be lower than the value for Caucasians

For Caucasian women, the QCT (quantitative CT) lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD) cutpoint value for classifying osteoporosis is 80 mg/ml. At the age of approximate 78 years, US Caucasian women QCT LS BMD population mean is 80 mg/ml …

verfasst von:: Yì Xiáng J. Wáng, Glen M. Blake, Sheng-Nan Tang, Ali Guermazi, James F. Griffith

26.02.2024 | Scientific Article

Assessing visibility and bone changes of spinal metastases in CT scans: a comprehensive analysis across diverse cancer types

Bone is the most common site of metastasis in various cancers, with the spine being the most frequently affected skeletal region [ 1 , 2 ]. Spinal metastasis and its complications such as severe pain, pathologic fractures, spinal cord compression …

verfasst von:: Jung Oh Lee, Dong Hyun Kim, Hee-Dong Chae, Eugene Lee, Ji Hee Kang, Ji Hyun Lee, Hyo Jin Kim, Jiwoon Seo, Jee Won Chai

22.02.2024 | Scientific Article

Improved 3D DESS MR neurography of the lumbosacral plexus with deep learning and geometric image combination reconstruction

Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) has emerged as a powerful tool in the diagnosis and management of peripheral nerve disorders involving the lumbosacral plexus (LSP) [ 1 ]. Two-dimensional (2D), heavily T2-weighted sequences are used to provide …

verfasst von:: Yenpo Lin, Ek T. Tan, Gracyn Campbell, Philip G. Colucci, Sumedha Singh, Ranqing Lan, Yan Wen, Darryl B. Sneag

22.02.2024 | Scientific Article

Survival analysis on subchondral bone length for total knee replacement

The toll of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is expected to escalate given both the increasing worldwide prevalence of obesity and the burgeoning global elderly population. [ 1 ] Various classification schemes and guidelines are widely used to investigate …

verfasst von:: Tejus Surendran, Lisa K. Park, Meagan V. Lauber, Baekdong Cha, Ray S. Jhun, Terence D. Capellini, Deepak Kumar, David T. Felson, Vijaya B. Kolachalama

Open Access 21.02.2024 | Scientific Article

Distances and angles in standing long-leg radiographs: comparing conventional radiography, digital radiography, and EOS

Uniplanar standing long-leg radiographs are typically performed for the measurement of dimensions, distances and angles with the advantage of imaging the lower limbs in their naturally loaded, physiologically relevant position.

verfasst von:: Christof Birkenmaier, Louise Levrard, Carolin Melcher, Bernd Wegener, Jens Ricke, Boris M. Holzapfel, Andrea Baur-Melnyk, Dirk Mehrens

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Open Access 21.02.2024 | Review Article

Modern low-field MRI

This narrative review explores recent advancements and applications of modern low-field (≤ 1 Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in musculoskeletal radiology. Historically, high-field MRI systems (1.5 T and 3 T) have been the standard in …

verfasst von:: Tobias Pogarell, Rafael Heiss, Rolf Janka, Armin M. Nagel, Michael Uder, Frank W. Roemer

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21.02.2024 | Test Yourself: Question

A painful mass infiltrating the quadriceps compartment of a young female

verfasst von:: Manit K. Gundavda, Darshana Sanghvi, Nevitha Athikari, Raghuram Sekhar

Open Access 21.02.2024 | Review Article

Managing hardware-related metal artifacts in MRI: current and evolving techniques

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) around metal implants has been challenging due to magnetic susceptibility differences between metal implants and adjacent tissues, resulting in image signal loss, geometric distortion, and loss of fat suppression.

verfasst von:: Georg C. Feuerriegel, Reto Sutter

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20.02.2024 | Test Yourself: Answer

A painful mass infiltrating the quadriceps compartment of a young female

Fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA).

verfasst von:: Manit K. Gundavda, Darshana Sanghvi, Nevitha Athikari, Raghuram Sekhar

Open Access 19.02.2024 | Case Report

Recurrent benign fibrous histiocytoma of the bone benefits from denosumab followed by malignant transformation: a case report

Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the bone (BFHB) is a rare mesenchymal tumor, representing less than 1% of all benign bone tumors. This controversial entity is characterized by a mixture of fibroblasts arranged in a storiform pattern, varying …

verfasst von:: Wetterwald Laureline, Omoumi Patrick, Nguyen Tu, Cherix Stephane, Dolcan Ana, Ferraro Daniela, Saglietti Chiara, Letovanec Igor, Digklia Antonia

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16.02.2024 | Review Article

Pathology of intra-articular tumours and tumour-like lesions: pearls, pitfalls and rarities from a general surgical pathology practice

Intra-articular tumours are uncommonly encountered in routine practice and may present diagnostic challenges to pathologists. Challenges unique to this site include distinction from more common reactive synovial conditions, which are far more …

verfasst von:: Alison L. Cheah, Wendy Brown, S. Fiona Bonar

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