Diagnostic Imaging in Rheumatology: A Review for Clinicians

Rheumatology is dedicated to the study of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, which are responsible for approximately one in 10 primary care office visits.1 There are over 100 rheumatologic disorders, and radiologic studies play a major role in establishing their diagnosis and monitoring improvement.2 Arthritic disorders are commonplace in the elderly and represent a significant degree of morbidity and even mortality for the geriatric population. Osteoarthritis is present in nearly 70% of those over 70 years of age.3 In addition, one in two women and one in four men over age 5...