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January 16, 2025

Comparing the effectiveness of MRI and ultrasound in the diagnosis of early-stage rheumatoid arthritis: a literature review

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory condition that damages the lining of synovial joints and subchondral bone marrow. RA progressively causes functional decline, which can lead to permanent pathological deformity and premature mortality due to cardiovascular co-morbidities. RA typically affects the smaller joints of the hands and feet; however, larger joints can […]

Jacob Worsley, Imogen Diggens

University of Suffolk

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March 15, 2023

Orthopaedic oncology interventional services: opportunities and challenges

Orthopaedic oncology is the management of musculoskeletal tumours using a plethora of techniques aimed at improving survival rate and enhancing quality of life for patients. Orthopaedic oncology interventional services are a branch of interventional radiology that are integral to diagnosis and management, using image-guided minimally invasive procedures. Interventional services play an essential role in oncology […]

Zainab Tambuwal Bello, Dr (Professor) Rajesh Botchu, Dr Rajashekar Gowni, Stella Lewis

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham

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January 18, 2023

Introducing a radiographer-led MRI MSK reporting service: our experience

Imaging departments form an integral part of so many patient pathways, with an estimated 80% of hospital pathways not only requiring imaging to be performed, but also to be interpreted. In the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017, section 7 requires the employer to ensure that a clinical evaluation of any imaging is recorded.

Fiona Nelson

Practice Plus Group

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August 17, 2022

Pelvic trauma: an orthopaedic surgical and musculoskeletal imaging perspective

Pelvic injury sustained during polytrauma is one of the most challenging and complex cases to manage. Trauma can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality and consist of both low and high energy impacts. High energy trauma is usually seen more in the younger population but it is worth remembering that low energy trauma in […]

Dr Amrit Jha, Dr Subhasis Basu

Wrightington Hospital

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July 14, 2021

Ultrasound of the shoulder: an overview

Ultrasound was first introduced as a diagnostic imaging tool in the 1970s; however, it did not make an impact within the musculoskeletal (MSK) arena until the 1980s. This was fuelled by marked improvements in ultrasound technology and increased interest in the use of ultrasound in MSK imaging. The use of ultrasound within the MSK field […]

Kirstie Godson, Lorelei Waring

University of Leeds, University of Cumbria

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January 15, 2020

Whole body MR in musculoskeletal imaging

Whole body MRI (WBMRI) has been revolutionised over the two decades since its inception, and has become an exciting and effective method for whole body imaging in a single examination. WBMRI can provide both morphological and functional information in a relatively short examination. The valuable and extensive information WBMRI provides, along with the absence of […]

Dr Elly Pilavachi, Dr Geraldine Dean, Professor Margaret Hall-Craggs

University College London Hospital

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November 16, 2018

Ultrasound features in inflammatory arthritis

If you thought rheumatologists only treated rheumatoid arthritis then you would be wrong. There are many different types of arthritis diagnosed and managed by the rheumatology department and ultrasound can play an important part within the patient management pathway of many of them, not only with respect to diagnosis but also the monitoring of treatment […]

Kate Smith, Borsha Sarker, Dr Richard Wakefield

Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Chapel Allerton Hospital and Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, University of Leeds

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November 16, 2018

Reporting musculoskeletal ultrasound

A musculoskeletal ultrasound is like a clinical examination, as a summary of the findings is recorded along with a few key images. Taking a history during the scan can also help to give an idea of the likely findings and to assess their clinical relevance.