MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
The Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards Committee identified musculoskeletal infection as a White Paper topic, and selected a Committee, tasked with developing a consensus on nomenclature for MRI of musculoskeletal infection outside the spine. The objective of the White Paper was to critically assess the literature and propose standardized terminology for imaging findings of infection on MRI, in order to improve both communication with clinical colleagues and patient care.A definition was proposed for each term; debate followed, and the committee reached consensus. Potential controversies were raised, with formulated recommendations. The committee arrived at consensus definitions for cellulitis, soft tissue abscess, and necrotizing infection, while discouraging the nonspecific term phlegmon. For bone infection, the term osteitis is not useful; the panel recommends using terms that describe the likelihood of osteomyelitis in cases where definitive signal changes are lacking. The work was presented virtually to SSR members, who had the opportunity for review and modification prior to submission for publication.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Alaia, EF; Chhabra, A; Simpfendorfer, CS; Cohen, M; Mintz, DN; Vossen, JA; Zoga, AC; Fritz, J; Spritzer, CE; Armstrong, DG; Morrison, WB
Published Date
- December 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 50 / 12
Start / End Page
- 2319 - 2347
PubMed ID
- 34145466
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC8789645
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1432-2161
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s00256-021-03807-7
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Germany