Joint Imaging in Rheumatology
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There are various modalities of joint imaging e.g. conventional radiography (CR), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone scintigraphy, positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasonography (US), bone densitography. CR shows only bone lesions, while CT demonstrate both bone and soft-tissue changes. MRI is the best modality at showing soft tissue contrast than CT scan and is multiplanar, but less sensitive in assessing bone lesions than CT.
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