Arthritis Radiology Rheumatology Imaging
Imaging of Arthritis can be challenging because findings can be non specific and the clinical context of what we are seeing is very important in getting to or narrowing a diagnosis.
From 2021 all our posts on Arthritis Radiology and Rheumatology Imaging will be done in conjunction with Dr Joe Thomas a Senior Consultant Rheumatologist. who has a vast amount of clinical experience.
He also has a very strong interest in Imaging of Arthropathies and has joined us to bring a clinical perspective to the imaging and to advise on what rheumatologists want when we report their referrals.
KEY POINTS FROM OUR SPINE MRI COURSES Spine MRI Nerve Root Compression Online Radiology Course Another three quick images with some basic key points from our online spine mri courses. Here we look at how to evaluate and describe a disc that extends into the foramen and its relationship to the exiting foraminal nerve looking …
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Vaughn Jackson Syndrome in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Wrist MRI Online Radiology Course This case is from Dr Joe Thomas a senior consultant Rheumatologist who is also involved with our Spine Arthropathy and Spondyloarthropathy course and our upcoming Peripheral Arthropathy Course. Thanks to Dr. Binoy P S Specialist Hand Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery CLINICO RADIOLOGICAL CORRELATION CLINICAL …
INTRODUCTION A combined Clinico Radiological case from Dr Joe Thomas (Rheumatologist) This is a combined case with Dr Joe Thomas on a case of Polyarteritis Nodosa that presented with Myositis and Myopericarditis. Dr Thomas is a senior consultant Rheumatologist who is also joining us in presenting the Spine Arthropathy and Spondyloarthropathy course. PATIENT HISTORY FIRST …
NEUROPATHIC JOINT ELBOW SYRINGOMYELIA SPINE MRI A combined Clinico Radiological case from Dr Joe Thomas (Rheumatologist) Neuropathic Elbow Joint due to a Syrinx. A case from Dr Joe Thomas a senior consultant Rheumatologist who is also joining us in presenting the Spine Arthropathy and Spondyloarthropathy course. CLINICO RADIOLOGICAL CORRELATION CLINICAL PRESENTATION Right handed 60 yo …
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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS SPINE RADIOLOGY CT MRI FUSION WHERE TO LOOK There are 4 sites in the posterior spine to assess for changes of AS. Facet Joints. Superspinous Ligament. Costovertebral joints. Costo transverse joints. Changes can be at 1 or more of these sites. THE TAKE AWAY Spinal changes start anteriorly and progress posteriorly. All …
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CPPD: CROWNED DENS SYNDROME CT AND MRI CPPD Crowned Dens Syndrome CT & MRI Spine Crowned dens is a manifestation of Calcium Pyrophosphate deposition diseases (CPPD) in the cervical spine. WHAT IS IT Peri odontoid deposition of Calcium Pyrophosphate crystals. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE: CT The diagnosis is easier on CT as …
BASILAR INVAGINATION MRI RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BASILAR INVAGINATION MRI RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS MCRAE'S LINE There can be apparent superior migration of the dens to the foramen magnum. It’s apparent because it’s due to cranial settling with the skull base moving down rather than the odontoid moving up. To assess this on imaging, there are a …
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KEY POINTS FROM OUR SPINE MRI COURSES Spine MRI Online Radiology Course: Normal Spinal Enhancement Another three quick images with some basic key points from our online spine MRI courses. Here we look at areas of normal enhancement that can be mistaken for pathology: Normal enhancement of the anterior epidural plexus which can be mistaken …
SHOULDER SYNOVITIS MRI RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISCUSSION: WHAT'S THE Dx? Extensive synovitis and ACJ erosions from Rheumatoid arthritis. Having synovitis in multiple locations (even if there are no erosions) should raise the possibility of an inflammatory abnormality. Thank you to Dr Joe Thomas (Rheumatologist) for the case. WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS? Image 1: The first …
CHONDROMALACIA PATELLA FEMORAL TROCHLEAR CARTILAGE MRI DISCUSSION ON TROCHLEAR CARTILAGE MRI Chondromalacia of the femoral trochlear surface. There is severe (in areas full thickness) cartilage loss (Green arrows) in the femoral trochlear. Compare with normal thickness cartilage above and below (Pink arrows). The femoral trochlear surface cartilage should be assessed on axial …
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