The Future of Imaging in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2020 May;46(2):297-309. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2020.01.005.

Abstract

This article discusses the current position of conventional radiography and MRI, the techniques recommended by the European League Against Rheumatism for use in imaging in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Several challenges and areas of development regarding radiography and MRI in axSpA are considered. Also, a few interesting focus points for future research are noted. Besides the recommended techniques, this article discusses several nuclear imaging techniques and the usability of these techniques in daily practice.

Keywords: Axial spondyloarthritis; Conventional radiography; Imaging; Immunoscintigraphy; Low-dose CT; MRI.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / trends
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Radiography / methods
  • Radiography / trends
  • Radionuclide Imaging / trends
  • Sacroiliac Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Spondylarthritis / diagnostic imaging*