Imaging: Essential for Rheumatology Diagnosis and Treatment
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Noor Faisal, Department of Rheumatologic Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Email: n.faisal@rheumimg.omReceived Date: Oct 01, 2025 / Published Date: Oct 29, 2025
Citation: Faisal DN (2025) Imaging: Essential for Rheumatology Diagnosis and Treatment. J Radiol 14: 739.DOI: 10.4172/2167-7964.1000739
Copyright: 2025 Dr. Noor Faisal This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Imaging is pivotal in rheumatology, with ultrasound, MRI, and X-ray being key modalities for diagnosis and monitoring. Advancements like contrast-enhanced ultrasound and quantitative MRI enhance accuracy. Ultrasound excels in early inflammatory arthritis, while MRI is crucial for soft tissue and complex joint evaluation. Radiography assesses chronic damage. AI integration is emerging for efficiency. CEUS offers dynamic inflammation assessment, and quantitative MRI provides objective metrics. Imaging aids in differentiating inflammatory arthropathies from osteoarthritis. PET/CT evaluates systemic inflammation, and new techniques explore cartilage health
