The imaging of osteomyelitis

• Published in: Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 184 - 198
• Main Authors: Lee, Yu Jin, Sadigh, Sufi, Mankad, Kshitij, Kapse, Nikhil, Rajeswaran, Gajan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China AME Publishing Company 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Review; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); infection; Musculoskeletal; radiology

Osteomyelitis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adults. Imaging plays a crucial role in establishing a timely diagnosis and guiding early management, with the aim of reducing long-term complications. Recognition of the imaging features of osteomyelitis requires a good...