Applications of PET Imaging in the Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Diseases Among the Geriatric Population

Medical imaging plays a particularly important role in the care of elderly patients, in whom complex symptomatology and a high prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases necessitate sensitive imaging modalities. MRI is the most commonly used imaging modality in the evaluation of various musculoskeletal disorders. The integration of positron emission technique and computed tomography as well as magnetic resonance imaging allows for generating complimentary data for accurate and quantitative diagnosis.
Source: Seminars in Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Source Type: research