In recent years, various quantitative and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
sequences have been developed and used in clinical practice for the diagnosis of patients …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful imaging modality in the evaluation of
musculoskeletal (MSK) soft tissue, joint, and bone infections. It allows prompt diagnosis and …

Spondylodiscitis may involve the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, paravertebral
structures and spinal canal, with potentially high morbidity and mortality rates. A rise in the …

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have replaced
conventional radiography in the study of many spinal conditions, it is essential to know when …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of bacterial and
tuberculous spondylodiscitis and associated complications. Owing to its high sensitivity and …

Pyogenic spinal infection is a life-threatening neurologic condition encompassing a broad
range of clinical entities, including spondylitis, spondylodiskitis, septic diskitis, pyogenic …

Background: The nonsurgical versus surgical management of spinal epidural abscesses
(SEAs) remains controversial. Even with the best preoperative screening for multiple risk …

Accurate diagnosis and prompt therapy of musculoskeletal infections are important
prognostic factors. In most cases, clinical history, examination and laboratory findings help …

MR findings of early infectious spondylodiscitis are non-specific and may be confused with
those of other conditions. Therefore, it is important to recognize early MR signs of conditions …

Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the modality of choice to image
bone marrow. However, the last few decades have witnessed the emergence and …