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Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging of the Skeletal System
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Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging of the Skeletal System

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 June 2024 | Viewed by 5899

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Paolo Spinnato

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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Interests: fracture; imaging; computed tomography; osteoporosis; musculoskeletal imaging; spine; bone; ultrasound; magnetic resonance imaging; multiple myeloma
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Dr. Federico Ponti

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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Interests: musculoskeletal radiology; imaging in metabolism; CT-guided and US-guided interventional imaging
Dr. Cecilia Tetta

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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Interests: musculoskeletal radiology; diagnostic imaging; lung imaging

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal imaging is a wide field of radiology. Interestingly, the invention of radiology (X-rays) and the birth of musculoskeletal radiology coincide. Indeed, the first radiograph was the well-known hand X-rays taken in 1895 by Roentgen.

Since then, several improvements in technological equipment and medical knowledge have dramatically and continuously changed the field. Cross-sectional imaging was the first revolution in the history of radiology. Nowadays, quantitative imaging tools have increased the significance and clinical accuracy of diagnostic radiology.

Interventional radiology, as well, is gaining further relevance in the field of musculoskeletal imaging. Many minimally invasive image-guided treatments have replaced surgical procedures in the current clinical practice of musculoskeletal disorders.

The aim of this special collection is to provide a series of papers with a focus on musculoskeletal imaging for both diagnostics and intervention. We hope that our understanding of basic knowledge, as well as the latest trends, can be deepened. Thus, a wide range of high-quality papers are welcome for submission.

Dr. Paolo Spinnato
Dr. Federico Ponti
Dr. Cecilia Tetta
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Life is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • computed tomography
  • sarcoma
  • interventional radiology
  • bone and bones

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Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Trauma and Instability—An Illustrated Guide
by Chukwuemeka K. Okoro, Matthew R. Skalski, Dakshesh B. Patel, Eric A. White and George R. Matcuk, Jr.
Life 2023, 13(7), 1426; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13071426 - 21 Jun 2023
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Understanding the subtle signs of carpal instability and other unique injury patterns in the wrist is a critical skill for radiologists. Proper patient management and outcomes are directly dependent on the accurate interpretation of wrist imaging studies. This review will provide a detailed [...] Read more.
Understanding the subtle signs of carpal instability and other unique injury patterns in the wrist is a critical skill for radiologists. Proper patient management and outcomes are directly dependent on the accurate interpretation of wrist imaging studies. This review will provide a detailed overview of typical imaging features of carpal trauma and instability, management, and complications, using multimodality imaging and original medical illustrations. A detailed overview of the osseous, ligamentous, arterial anatomy of the wrist, arcs of Gilula, and zones of vulnerability will be provided. Carpal fractures, dislocations, special radiographic views, and imaging pearls will be discussed. Instability patterns and the myriad of associate abbreviations (CID, CIND, CIC, CIA, VISI, DISI, SLD, LTD, MCI, SLAC, SNAC) will be clarified. Expected outcomes, potential complications, and management will be reviewed. Full article
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Ultrasound Fusion: Applications in Musculoskeletal Imaging
by Jordan Scott Gross, Andrew Yaeger, Hisham Tchelepi and George R. Matcuk, Jr.
Life 2023, 13(6), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061278 - 29 May 2023
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Ultrasound fusion is an established technique that pairs real time B-scan ultrasound (US) with other forms of cross-sectional imaging, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). Each of these imaging modalities has distinct advantages. CT provides superior [...] Read more.
Ultrasound fusion is an established technique that pairs real time B-scan ultrasound (US) with other forms of cross-sectional imaging, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). Each of these imaging modalities has distinct advantages. CT provides superior anatomic resolution, with improved imaging of bone and calcified structures; MRI has superior contrast resolution; and PET provides physiologic information, identifying processes that are metabolically active (i.e., tumor, inflammatory conditions). However, these modalities are static. A key highlight of ultrasound is its capability of dynamic, real-time scanning. The ability to pair CT, MRI or PET with ultrasound can have significant advantages, both in diagnostic evaluation and when performing difficult or challenging image-guided interventions. Percutaneous interventions using ultrasound fusion have been described in the abdominal imaging literature; however, there have been very few musculoskeletal applications detailed in the literature. The purpose of this article is to review the basic concepts of real-time ultrasound fusion, and to detail, through the use of multiple case examples, its potential use as a safe and effective method for performing image-guided musculoskeletal interventions. Full article
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