Early diagnosis of musculoskeletal infections is important to avoid associated morbility and mortality, cronicity of the process and
secuelae. Imaging plays a key role in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected musculoskeletal infection. Conventional
radiograph still remains as the initial imaging approach, but it has low sensitivity and specifi city for acute infection. Magnetic
resonance is highly sensitive for detection of acute osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. Computed tomography is usually reserved
for guided interventional procedures and for evaluation of sinus tracts in chronic infections. Ultrasound is useful for fluid detection
in joints and soft tissues but limited in bone assessment. Nuclear medicine, with the different radiotracers currently available, is
highly sensitive for the diagnosis of acute osteomyelitis.
Keywords:
Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas, Sistema Musculoesquelético, Artritis Infecciosa/diagnóstico, Infecciones de los Tejidos Blandos/diagnóstico, Osteomielitis/diagnóstico
Astudillo A., C. ., Díaz J., J. ., & Agurto U., P. . (2006). Evaluación por Imágenes de Infecciones en el Sistema Musculoesquelético. Revista Hospital Clínico Universidad De Chile, 17(4), pp 297–305. https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7996.2006.78156
