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MR Imaging Assessment of Inflammatory, Crystalline-Induced, and Infectious Arthritides.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21665094     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The role of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating patients with inflammatory arthritides has evolved with the recent introduction of drugs capable of modifying disease activity and natural history. In conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, active synovitis and bone marrow inflammation precede and predict bone and cartilage erosion. These imaging findings identify patients who can be treated early and aggressively to prevent future morbidity. Similarly, in gout and other crystalline disorders, specific diagnosis aided by imaging may lead to earlier medical and surgical management. Infected joints need the most rapid identification to institute immediate therapy and prevent irreversible cartilage destruction.
Authors:
Jennifer L Demertzis; David A Rubin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1557-9786     ISO Abbreviation:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-13     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9422762     Medline TA:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  339-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, Campus Box 8131, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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