Musculoskeletal Disease: From Infectious to Neoplastic

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal disorders include a variety of conditions ranging from infective diseases to neoplastic lesions, and also involving joint and tendon structures, with different clinical and imaging features according to patient’s age, clinical onset, and the site of the disease. Imaging plays a pivotal role in characterizing these conditions and identifying the location and extent of disease involvement, in order to guide the correct clinical management and monitoring treatment response. Depending on the site of the disease, X-rays or ultrasound usually are the first imaging techniques performed; in particular, ultrasound is often preferred because of its low cost, large availability, portability, and potential for the real-time guidance of mass characterization. The widespread use of magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) has increased the diagnostic accuracy in conditions that require a multiplanar imaging approach or when US is limited. Moreover, CT and MRI allow a detailed evaluation of the extent of the disease, including the assessment of joint spaces, tendons, and osseous changes. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a detailed description of the multiple disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system, with a special focus on imaging and its newest applications.

Dr. Claudia Lucia Piccolo
Guest Editor

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• magnetic resonance imaging
• computed tomography
• ultrasound
• X-ray
• artificial intelligence
• neoplastic disorders
• infectious diseases
• acute trauma