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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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December 15, 2021

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder among UK sonographers: understanding the challenges

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a set of conditions characterised by persistent pain in the muscles, joints, bones, nerves and/or tendons. Typically caused and exacerbated by repetitive action and/or over-exertion, they have been a noted problem in the general UK workforce for a significant period. In 2019/20, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimated […]

Gareth Bolton, Dr Lisa Booth, Dr Paul Miller

Institute of Health, University of Cumbria

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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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May 12, 2021

Sporting injuries of the foot and ankle

The ankle and foot play a vital role in lower limb movement and directional change. During normal walking, the ankle and foot complex bears a force of up to five times body weight, and during running this increases to up to 13 times body weight. Sporting activities are associated with large multi-directional forces at the […]

Dr Kannan Rajesparan

University College London Hospital

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May 12, 2021

Imaging shoulder instability

The glenohumeral joint is a synovial, ball-in-socket joint. It has the greatest range of motion of all joints in the human body, making it vulnerable to injury and instability. This can be classified by aetiology into traumatic versus atraumatic, or according to direction into unidirectional versus multidirectional instability. Unidirectional instability is usually secondary to trauma […]