Synopsis

Keywords: Musculoskeletal: Skeletal, Musculoskeletal: Muscular, Musculoskeletal: Joints

In this session, I will review the role of MR imaging in evaluation of musculoskeletal infection with discussion of the use of gadolinium in MRI in imaging of infection. Especially, I will discuss the role of MRI in DM foot for differential diagnosis of infection vs. neuropathy with a brief review of advanced techniques. Lastly, I will talk about postoperative MRI after surgical treatment of musculoskeletal infection.