Skeletal Radiology

• Other Authors: Chalian, Majid (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Medicine; Pharmacology; intracranial subdural hematoma; spontaneous intracranial hypotension; CT myelography; epidural blood patch; dialysis-related amyloidosis; amyloid arthropathy; long-term dialysis; FDG; PET-CT; shoulder; supraspinatus tendinopathy; critical shoulder angle; acromial index; chondrosarcoma; chest wall tumor; bone tumor; CT scan; chest wall; posteromedial; lesion; imaging; benign; malignant; convolution neural network; deep learning; GAN; spine; synthetic image; rapid maxillary expansion; bone-borne RME; tooth-borne RME; orthodontic; facial aesthetics; TMJ; temporomandibular joint; temporomandibular disorder; radiologist; internal derangement; arthritis; neoplasm; postoperative foot and ankle; foot and ankle imaging; osteotomy; arthrodesis; articular implants; post-traumatic fixation; gout; monosodium urate deposits; cardiovascular; musculoskeletal; dual-energy computed tomography; ocular lense; tendons; kidney; osteoarthritis; genicular artery embolization; embolization; avascular necrosis of the hip; diagnosis; radiological tests; reproducibility; reliability; accuracy; histopathology; multiple myeloma; computed tomography; quantitative imaging; bone; dermatology; systemic; cutaneous; radiologic features; congenital; genetic; autoimmune; vasculitis; neoplasms; multidisciplinary; radiographs; inflammatory arthritis; plasma cell dyscrasia; diffusion weighted imaging; whole body MRI; flatfoot; X-rays; pes planus; evaluation; n/a
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are among the top five contributors to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide. These disorders include a wide range of conditions, spanning from fractures, sports injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, and musculoskeletal pain syndromes to those mostly affecting older age groups like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. MSK conditions often present diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms, complex anatomical aspects, and the variety of potential causes. Imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and guiding treatment for these disorders. In the past decade, the MSK radiology field has witnessed significant progress driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), the development of high-resolution equipment and novel imaging sequences, and the adoption of innovative multidisciplinary approaches. This Special Issue on skeletal radiology brings together a diverse collection of articles that showcase the latest advancements in this field. From evaluating flatfoot to exploring emerging targets for osteoarthritis treatment, the included studies provide valuable insights into diagnostic accuracy and the expanding applications of skeletal radiology techniques. This editorial aims to highlight the significance of these articles and their contributions to the field of skeletal radiology.