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Cecchini S, Gatti C, Fornarelli D, Fantechi L, Romagnolo C, Tortato E, Bonfigli AR, Galeazzi R, Olivieri F, Bronte G, Paci E. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and 99Tc WBC-SPECT/CT Scanning in Differential Diagnosis between Osteomyelitis and Charcot Neuroarthropathy: A Case Series. Tomography 2024; 10:1312-1319. [PMID: 39195733 PMCID: PMC11359419 DOI: 10.3390/tomography10080098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Distinguishing between Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN), osteomyelitis (OM), and CN complicated with superimposed OM in diabetic patients is crucial for the treatment choice. Given that current diagnostic methods lack specificity, advanced techniques, e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 99mTc-HMPAO-WBC Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT), are needed. This study addresses the challenges in distinguishing OM and CN. METHODS We included diabetic patients with CN and soft tissue ulceration. MRI and 99mTc-HMPAO-WBC SPECT/CT were used for the diagnosis. The patients were classified into three probability levels for OM (i.e., Definite, Probable, and Unlikely) according to the Consensus Criteria for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (CC-DFO). RESULTS Eight patients met the eligibility criteria. MRI, supported by SPECT-CT and CC-DFO, showed consistency with the OM diagnosis in three cases. The key diagnostic features included the location of signal abnormalities and secondary features such as skin ulcers, sinus tracts, and abscesses. Notably, cases with inconclusive MRI were clarified by SPECT/CT, emphasizing its efficacy in challenging scenarios. CONCLUSIONS The primary objective of this study was to compare the results of MRI and 99mTc-HMPAO-WBC SPECT/CT with the CC-DFO score in the diabetic foot with CN and suspected OM. Advanced imaging offers a complementary approach to distinguish between CN and OM. This can help delineate the limits of the disease for presurgical planning. While MRI is valuable, 99mTc-HMPAO-WBC SPECT/CT provides additional clarity, especially in challenging cases or when metallic implants affect MRI accuracy.
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- Sara Cecchini
- Department of Radiology, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (S.C.); (E.P.)
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- Diabetic Foot Clinics, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (C.G.); (E.T.)
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (D.F.); (L.F.)
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (D.F.); (L.F.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, “Ospedali Riuniti” Hospital, 60126 Ancona, Italy;
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- Diabetic Foot Clinics, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (C.G.); (E.T.)
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- Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (A.R.B.); (F.O.)
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- Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy;
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- Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (A.R.B.); (F.O.)
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences (DISCLIMO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Clinic of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy;
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences (DISCLIMO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS INRCA, 60127 Ancona, Italy; (S.C.); (E.P.)
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Slim I, Ibrahim A, Andoulsi S, Beaulieu CA, Freire V. Non-Enhancing Tissue on Diabetic Foot Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Relation to Osteomyelitis Investigation: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Performance, Pitfalls and Clinical Considerations. Can Assoc Radiol J 2023; 74:705-712. [PMID: 37071144 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231167595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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Background: Geographic non-enhancing zones in diabetic foot magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were first described in 2002. No previous report has described the impact and clinical significance of geographic non-enhancing tissue seen in the evaluation of diabetic foot MRI. Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of devascularization areas on contrast-enhanced MRI in diabetic patients suspected of having foot osteomyelitis, the impact on the performance of the MRI assessment, and the possible pitfalls. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted between January 2016 and December 2017 during which 72 CE-MRIs of 1.5 and 3T were reviewed by 2 musculoskeletal radiologists for the presence of non-enhancing tissue areas and for osteomyelitis. A blinded third party collected clinical data including pathology reports, revascularization procedures, and surgical interventions. The prevalence of devascularization was calculated. Results: Among the 72 CE-MRIs (54 men, 18 women; mean age 64), 28 demonstrated non-enhancing areas (39%). All but 6 patients were found to have been correctly diagnosed on imaging (3 false positives, 2 false negatives, and 1 non-diagnostic). A greater discordance was also observed between the radiological and pathological diagnoses in the MRIs which showed non-enhancing tissue. Conclusion: Non-enhancing tissue is found in a non-negligible portion of diabetic foot MRIs and affects its diagnostic performance when looking for osteomyelitis. The recognition of these areas of devascularization may be helpful for the physician in planning the best treatment option for the patient.
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- Inas Slim
- University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Cuce F, Tulum G, Yılmaz KB, Osman O, Aralasmak A. Radiomics method in the differential diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis and charcot neuroarthropathy. Br J Radiol 2023; 96:20220758. [PMID: 37102777 PMCID: PMC10392653 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20220758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our study used a radiomics method to differentiate bone marrow signal abnormality (BMSA) between Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) and osteomyelitis (OM). METHODS AND MATERIALS The records of 166 patients with diabetic foot suspected CN or OM between January 2020 and March 2022 were retrospectively examined. A total of 41 patients with BMSA on MRI were included in this study. The diagnosis of OM was confirmed histologically in 24 of 41 patients. We clinically followed 17 patients as CN with laboratory tests. We also included 29 nondiabetic patients with traumatic (TR) BMSA on MRI as the third group. Contours of all BMSA on T 2 - and T1 -weighted images in three patient groups were segmented semi-automatically on ManSeg (v.2.7d). The T1 and T2 features of three groups in radiomics were statistically evaluated. We applied the multi-class classification (MCC) and binary-class classification (BCC) methodologies to compare results. RESULTS For MCC, the accuracy of Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) was 76.92% and 84.38% for T1 and T2, respectively. According to BCC, for CN, OM, and TR BMSA, the sensitivity of MLP is 74%, 89.23%, and 76.19% for T1, and 90.57%, 85.92%, 86.81% for T2, respectively. For CN, OM, and TR BMSA, the specificity of MLP is 89.16%, 87.57%, and 90.72% for T1 and 93.55%, 89.94%, and 90.48% for T2 images, respectively. CONCLUSION In diabetic foot, the radiomics method can differentiate the BMSA of CN and OM with high accuracy. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE The radiomics method can differentiate the BMSA of CN and OM with high accuracy.
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- Ferhat Cuce
- Department of Radiology, Health Science University, Gulhane Training, and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Istanbul Topkapi University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Gulhane Training and Research, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Istanbul Topkapi University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Liv Hospital Vadi, Istanbul, Turkey
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Garcia-Diez AI, Tomas Batlle X, Perissinotti A, Isern-Kebschull J, Del Amo M, Soler JC, Bartolome A, Bencardino JT. Imaging of the Diabetic Foot. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27:314-326. [PMID: 37230131 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Diabetic foot complications are increasingly prevalent in the world, leading to significant morbidity and driving up associated health care costs. Complex pathophysiology and suboptimal specificity of current imaging modalities have made diagnosis challenging, mainly in the evaluation of superimposed foot infection to underlying arthropathy or other marrow lesions. Recent advances in radiology and nuclear medicine have the potential to streamline the assessment of diabetic foot complications. But we must be aware of the specific strengths and weaknesses of each modality, and their applications. This review offers a comprehensive approach to the spectrum of diabetic foot complications and their imaging appearances in conventional and advanced imaging studies, including optimal technical considerations for each technique. Advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are highlighted, illustrating their complementary role to conventional MRI, in particular their potential impact in avoiding additional studies.
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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BACKGROUND Hematogenous osteomyelitis has increased over the past quarter century in frequency, virulence, and degree of soft-tissue involvement, bringing about changes in clinical manifestations and management of the disease especially in children that should be reflected in the current imaging approach. Likewise, the global disease burden of diabetes has increased greatly in the same period, compounding the problem of ascertaining osteomyelitis in diabetic foot. METHOD This article provides an updated overview of imaging findings in hematogenous and contiguous osteomyelitis based on the literature and our institutional experience, along with salient features of recent recommendations from expert groups on the diagnostic algorithms and reporting terminology. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Findings on radiography and especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) closely reflect pathophysiology in osteomyelitis, whereby the characteristic involvement of the metaphysis or metaphyseal-equivalents, the formation and subperiosteal extension of intramedullary pus collection, and the development of cloaca, sequestrum, and involucrum are all diagnostic clues. Non-enhancing foci within the medullary bone, the penumbra sign, intra- or extramedullary fat globules, and surrounding soft tissue inflammation or abscesses are among key MRI findings. Diabetic foot is a special condition with characteristic pathophysiologic and imaging features that suggest the likelihood of osteomyelitis and the main differential diagnostic consideration of acute on chronic neuropathic osteoarthropathy with or without osteomyelitis. KEY POINTS · Imaging closely reflects pathophysiology in hematogenous osteomyelitis.. · Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis predominantly involves metaphyses and metaphyseal equivalent sites.. · MRI clues for hematogenous osteomyelitis include central marrow non-enhancement, intra- or extramedullary fat globules, and the "penumbra" sign.. · An increased fluid-sensitive MRI bone signal abutting a soft tissue ulcer, abscess, or sinus tract suggests a high probability of contact osteomyelitis.. CITATION FORMAT · Aydingoz U, Imaging Osteomyelitis: An Update. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2023; DOI: 10.1055/a-1949-7641.
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- Ustun Aydingoz
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Teh J, Sharp R, McKean D. Presurgical Perspective and Postsurgical Evaluation of the Diabetic Foot. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2022; 26:717-729. [PMID: 36791740 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Management of the diabetic foot is complex and challenging, requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Imaging plays an important role in the decision-making process regarding surgery. This article discusses the presurgical perspective and postsurgical evaluation of the diabetic foot.
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- James Teh
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Stoke Mandeville Hospital Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Diagnostic Imaging of Diabetic Foot Disorders. Foot Ankle Clin 2022; 27:513-527. [PMID: 36096549 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Plain, weight-bearing radiography is the preferred first-line imaging. Dependent on the suspected pathology, further imaging is indicated. In a soft tissue infection, an abscess has to be excluded, for example, with ultrasound. Osteomyelitis has a typical triad including osteolysis, periosteal reaction, and bone destruction in radiography, but signs are often delayed. MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis of osteomyelitis with high intensity in T2-weighted and STIR images and intermediate to decreased reticulated hazy intensity in T1-weighted images. In comparison, bone marrow edema is also bright on the T2-weighted image but the T1-weighted image has a confluent low intensity.
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Ibrahim A, Berkache M, Morency-Potvin P, Juneau D, Koenig M, Bourduas K, Freire V. Diabetic foot infections: how to investigate more efficiently? A retrospective study in a quaternary university center. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:88. [PMID: 35536462 PMCID: PMC9086415 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-022-01228-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Diabetic foot infections are frequent and associated with substantial morbidity and substantial cost to the healthcare system. Up to 34% of diabetic patients will develop an ulcer potentially leading to osteomyelitis. Imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnostic process. Imaging modalities to investigate the diabetic foot infection are many and imaging prescription habits remain heterogeneous across physicians. We aimed to improve the appropriateness of imaging examination requested, and performed, for diabetic foot osteomyelitis and we aimed to reduce the overall imaging-related cost. Methods Local committee was created to develop an algorithm for suspected diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Best practices were defined by the local algorithm. The algorithm was shared with our physicians. Pre- and post-intervention analysis was conducted retrospectively. All adult diabetic patients with suspected foot osteomyelitis were included. Adherence to best practices was measured. Statistical analysis with Chi-Square and two tailed unpaired t-test was performed. Results Pre-intervention cohort had 223 patients (mean age: 63; 168 men). Adherence to best practice was 43%. Scintigraphy (48%) preferred over MRI (44%) and performed simultaneously in 15 patients. Post-intervention cohort had 73 patients (mean age: 66; 62 men). Adherence to best practice was 78%, improved by 35% (p < 0.001). MRI (51%) preferred over scintigraphy (23%) and performed simultaneously in three patients. Scintigraphy examinations decreased by 25% (p < 0.001). MRI examinations increased by 7% (p = 0.32). Hospital imaging related fees decreased by 22% per patient (p = 0.002). Conclusion Interval improvement in adequate adherence while reducing unnecessary examinations for patients and decreasing costs for the healthcare system was observed.
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- Aisin Ibrahim
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue (Rm C5-118), Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, 1050 Avenue de la Médecine, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Centre hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal, 1051 Rue Sanguinet, QC, H2X 3E4, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Centre hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal, 1051 Rue Sanguinet, QC, H2X 3E4, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medecine, Centre hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal, 1051 Rue Sanguinet, QC, H2X 3E4, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Orthopedics Division, Centre hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal, 1051 Rue Sanguinet, QC, H2X 3E4, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Centre hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal, 1051 Rue Sanguinet, QC, H2X 3E4, Montreal, Canada
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Klein DA, Lee BH, Bezhani H, Droukas DD, Stoffels G. The Clinical Utility of MRI in Evaluating for Osteomyelitis in Patients Presenting with Uncomplicated Cellulitis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 59:323-329. [PMID: 32130998 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is vital in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis (OM) in patients presenting with cellulitis. Typically, cellulitis is treated with oral antibiotics; however, patients with concomitant OM may require long-term intravenous antibiotics or surgical intervention. We reviewed lower extremity MRIs in patients presenting with cellulitis and clinical concern for OM. We found 488 patient examinations spanning 5 years (2011 to 2016); 47 patients were excluded (final N = 441). Each MRI was interpreted by a radiologist to determine the rate of OM, abscess, ulceration, and imaging diagnosis of cellulitis. Concurrent assessment of the electronic medical record was performed to review patient demographics, the presence of abscess and/or ulceration, and comorbidities such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia (HLD), atherosclerotic disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Of the 441 lower extremity MRIs included, 170 (39%) were diagnosed with OM, 236 (54%) had ulcers, and 66 (15%) had abscesses. Age, laterality, and reporting physician were not statistically significant independent variables in the rate of reported OM. Diabetes and HLD/atherosclerotic disease were both statistically significant variables with regard to OM rates. Clinical documentation and MRI diagnosis of ulceration were both statistically significant variables in the rate of OM. Regression analysis determined that body part, ulceration, HLD/atherosclerosis, and sex were independent predictors of OM. In our study, of the population of patients with a high clinical suspicion for OM, 39% had OM diagnosed on MRI. However, the incidence of OM in uncomplicated cellulitis was only 11.8% compared with 43.9% in complicated cellulitis. When considering the forefoot alone, patients with ulceration at MRI were 5.6 times more likely to have underlying OM than those without.
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- Devon A Klein
- Assistant Professor, Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY.
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- Attending Radiologist, Red Bank Radiology, Red Bank, NJ
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- Resident, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
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- Attending Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York, New York, NY
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This article reviews the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of the normal anatomy and various pathologic conditions of the ankle and foot commonly encountered in clinical practice. The spectrum of entities discussed includes osseous and osteochondral injuries, ligamentous injuries, common traumatic and degenerative tendon pathology, abnormalities of transverse tarsal joint (Chopart) and tarsometatarsal joint (Lisfranc) complexes, pathological conditions affecting capsuloligamentous structures of the great toe and lesser toes, as well as pedal infection, with a focus on diabetic osteomyelitis and neuropathic osteoarthropathy.
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Sax AJ, Halpern EJ, Zoga AC, Roedl JB, Belair JA, Morrison WB. Predicting osteomyelitis in patients whose initial MRI demonstrated bone marrow edema without corresponding T1 signal marrow replacement. Skeletal Radiol 2020; 49:1239-1247. [PMID: 32130445 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-020-03396-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE We endeavored to determine which characteristics of diabetic ulcers portend the strongest risk for osteomyelitis in patients whose initial T1-weighted imaging was normal. By determining which features have a greater risk for osteomyelitis, clinicians can treat patients more aggressively to reduce the sequela of inadequately treated osteomyelitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of MR imaging from 60 pedal ulcers with suspected osteomyelitis. Ulcer dimensions and depth were measured. Ratios of marrow ROI/joint fluid ROI on T2/STIR sequences were obtained. Progression to osteomyelitis on subsequent MRI was characterized by loss of normal marrow signal on T1-weighted images. Statistical analysis was performed with a two-sample t test and Cox proportional hazard model. A p value < 0.05 was used as the threshold for statistical significance. RESULTS Sixty MR exams were identified. Thirty-four progressed to osteomyelitis. Marrow ROI/joint fluid ratios averaged 65% in the osteomyelitis group, and 45% in the non-osteomyelitis group, p < 0.001. ROI ratios > 53% had a 6.5-fold increased risk of osteomyelitis, p < 0.001. Proximity to bone averaged 6 mm in the osteomyelitis group and 9 mm in the non-osteomyelitis group, p = 0.02. Ulcer size averaged 4 cm2 in the osteomyelitis group versus 2.4 cm2 in the non-osteomyelitis group, p = 0.07. Ulcers greater than 3 cm2 has a 2-fold increase in the risk of osteomyelitis, p = 0.04. CONCLUSION Increasing bone marrow ROI signal/joint fluid ratios on T2/STIR images were the strongest risk factors for developing osteomyelitis, while ulcer size and depth are weaker predictors.
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- Alessandra J Sax
- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 10th Floor, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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Percutaneous image-guided bone biopsy of osteomyelitis in the foot and pelvis has a low impact on guiding antibiotics management: a retrospective analysis of 60 bone biopsies. Skeletal Radiol 2019; 48:1385-1391. [PMID: 30778640 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-3152-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Image-guided percutaneous bone biopsy may be requested by clinicians to guide antibiotics management decisions in patients with extremity osteomyelitis. Much of the clinical literature describes a high rate of bone biopsy culture positivity in patients with osteomyelitis, but anecdotally biopsy is felt to be fairly low yield in many musculoskeletal radiology practices. The objective of the study is to determine the culture positivity rate and clinical utility of bone biopsy in guiding the management of patients with osteomyelitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS All image-guided bone biopsy procedures of the pelvis or foot performed at a single institution were identified by a retrospective report search, and only those with a clinical suspicion for infection were included. Cases were included based on convincing imaging findings of osteomyelitis on retrospective review. Microbiology results were reviewed in the clinical chart, as were antibiotics management decisions and response to antibiotics therapy. RESULTS A total of 60 bone biopsies met the inclusion criteria, 25 within the foot and 35 biopsies of the pelvis. Overall, 11 out of 60 core biopsies (18%) yielded positive cultures. Antibiotics management was altered in only 27% patients with a positive culture; thus, only 5% of patients with MRI findings of osteomyelitis undergoing biopsy had an impact on management. CONCLUSION Percutaneous bone biopsies may have a low rate of culture positivity, and even when positive, frequently do not have an impact on antibiotics choice. These data differ from much of the clinical literature, which describes a very high rate of culture positivity.
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Outcomes in diabetic foot ulcer patients with isolated T2 marrow signal abnormality in the underlying bone: should the diagnosis of "osteitis" be changed to "early osteomyelitis"? Skeletal Radiol 2017; 46:1327-1333. [PMID: 28497161 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-017-2666-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the variability of clinical treatment and outcomes based on reporting of diabetic foot ulcer MRI findings of adjacent marrow T2 hyperintensity with normal T1 signal. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was conducted of 46 MRI examinations evaluating diabetic foot ulcers that demonstrated normal T1 marrow signal, but T2 marrow hyperintensity deep to the ulcer. The cohort was divided based on MRI report impressions into three groups; "osteitis without osteomyelitis" (OW), "osteitis but cannot exclude early osteomyelitis" (OCEO) and "early osteomyelitis" (EO). Patient demographics (age, gender) and accessory MRI findings of ulcer and sinus tract depth were recorded. Initial clinical assessment and medical treatment (route and duration of antibiotics), healing versus disease progression and histology or microbiology results were recorded. RESULTS The isolated marrow T2 signal hyperintensity was reported as OW in 12 patients, OCEO in 18, and EO in 16. No statistical difference in clinical assessment was demonstrated between the OW, OCEO, and EO groups. Pathological condition was available in 15 patients within 0-7 days (mean 2.4 days) of the MRI examination, with 14 (93%) of these positive for osteomyelitis by histopathology or positive cultures. Initial diagnosis of or progression to osteomyelitis was shown in 28 patients (61%). CONCLUSION Treatment of suspected osteomyelitis is heavily determined by clinical factors. Patients who initially demonstrate only T2 marrow signal abnormality under a diabetic ulcer are eventually diagnosed as osteomyelitis in 61% of cases and deserve aggressive treatment as early osteomyelitis when meeting clinical parameters.
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Mahendra M, Singh R. Diagnostic Accuracy and Surgical Utility of MRI in Complicated Diabetic Foot. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:RC01-RC04. [PMID: 28892986 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25902.10154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic foot complications pose a significant public health hazard and have negative effect on life quality. These complications are associated with increased risk of amputations and premature death. So focus is increasing on early treatment of complicated diabetic foot. AIM To assess the diagnostic accuracy and surgical utility of MRI in complicated diabetic foot. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty four complicated diabetic patients were evaluated prospectively. Initially x-ray was done and a provisional management plan was formulated. Later T1W, T2W and FSat sequences of the affected foot and ankle was carried out. The soft tissue, tendons and osseous apparatus were evaluated and subsequently compared with histopathological examination. Before and after MRI, change in management plan was marked. Previously operated cases with persistent ulcer of affected foot were excluded from the study. RESULTS Twenty two males and 12 females with mean age of 52±8.8 years were analysed. The sensitivity of MRI for tenosynovitis and osteomyelitis was 88% and 100% respectively. The specificity for the same was 100% and 90%. Of all 34 cases, MRI reshapes surgical planning in 23.5% cases (8 patients). The difference between MRI and histopathological findings was evaluated statistically using Fisher-Z test and the proportion of difference between these two groups was not significant as values for tenosynovitis was Z=0.50 (p-value >0.05) and for osteomyelitis Z= 0.54 (p-value>0.05). CONCLUSION The result indicates that MRI is a sensitive and accurate imaging modality for evaluation of diabetic foot and for planning proper treatment and the MRI correlates significantly with the surgical finding.
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- Mayank Mahendra
- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Bernstein B, Stouder M, Bronfenbrenner E, Chen S, Anderson D. Correlating pre-operative MRI measurements of metatarsal Osteomyelitis with surgical clean margins reveals the need for a one centimeter resection margin. J Foot Ankle Res 2017; 10:40. [PMID: 28855966 PMCID: PMC5574128 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-017-0222-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Due to the high incidence of forefoot ulcerations with associated osteomyelitis, there has been an increased demand for partial ray amputations. In order to ensure complete removal of infected metatarsal bone, a clean margin amount is chosen based on the surgeon’s intraoperative visual subjective evaluation. The margin is resected and sent to pathology. Currently the literature shows positive proximal margin rates of 35–40%. The purpose of this study was to reduce the rate of positive proximal margins by effectively resecting all infected bone using pre-operative MRI measurements with an added resection margin. Methods Twenty-four osteomyelitis positive metatarsals were included in this exploratory study. The distance of proximal osteomyelitic extension within the metatarsal was measured on MRI in centimeters. Intra-operatively, the partial ray amputation cut was determined by adding an extra 0.5 cm resection margin to the MRI measurement. At the study’s mid-point, bone histopathology revealed an increase in positive proximal margin rates-so the resection margin was increased to 1 cm. Descriptive outcomes included the mean distance of osteomyelitis propagation, proximal margin rates, as well as diagnostic statistics. Results After removing the specimens with false positive MRI results, the study sample included 21 metatarsals positive for osteomyelitis. A 0.5 cm resection margin proximal to the osteomyelitis resulted in a 50% positive proximal margin rate. After increasing the resection margin to 1 cm, there was found to be an improved positive proximal margin rate of 9%. Based on MRI findings, the mean distance + standard deviation of osteomyelitis propagation along the metatarsal proximally was 1.81 cm + 0.74 cm. The metatarsal specimen was processed by pathology into multiple pieces and compared to MRI, resulting in MRI sensitivity of 67%, specificity of 74%, positive predictive value of 79%, and negative predictive value of 60%. Conclusions By performing a 1 cm resection margin proximal to the metatarsal osteomyelitis the proximal margin rate was reduced to clinically meaningful levels. These preliminary findings support using a 1 cm resection margin when performing any form of metatarsal amputation, to reduce the risk of residual osteomyelitis post-operatively. Trial registration St. Luke’s Hospital, IRB National Protocol ID SLHN2015–112. Date:1–13-16.
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- Brent Bernstein
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, 1736 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104 USA
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, 1736 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104 USA
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, 1736 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104 USA
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- Department of Radiology, St. Luke's University Health Network, 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Luke's University Health Network, 1736 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18015 USA
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Ali S, Griffin NL, Ellis W, Meyr AJ. Communication of Contrast in the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon with Other Pedal Tendons at the Master Knot of Henry. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2017; 107:166-170. [PMID: 28394676 DOI: 10.7547/14-148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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It is important to have a full appreciation of lower-extremity anatomical relationships before undertaking diabetic foot surgery. We sought to evaluate the potential for communication of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon with other pedal tendons and plantar foot compartments at the master knot of Henry and to provide cadaveric images and computed tomographic (CT) scans of such communications. Computed tomography and subsequent anatomical dissection were performed on embalmed cadaveric limbs. Initially, 5 to 10 mL (1:4 dilution) of iohexol and normal saline was injected into the FHL sheath as it coursed between the two hallux sesamoids. Subsequently, CT scans were obtained in the axial plane using a multidetector CT scanner with sagittal and coronal reformatted images. The limbs were then dissected for specific evaluation of the known variable intertendinous connections between the FHL and flexor digitorum longus (FDL) and quadratus plantae (QP) muscles. One cadaver demonstrated retrograde flow of contrast into the four individual tendons of the FDL, with observation of a large intertendinous slip between the FHL and FDL on dissection. Another cadaver demonstrated contrast filling in the QP with an associated intertendinous slip between the FHL and QP on dissection. These results indicate that the master knot of Henry (the location in the plantar aspect of the midfoot where the FHL and FDL tendons decussate, with the FDL passing superficially over the FHL) has at least the potential to serve as one source of communication in diabetic foot infections from the medial plantar compartment and FHL to the central and lateral compartments via the FDL and to the rearfoot via the QP.
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- Sayed Ali
- Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Podiatric Surgery Residency Program, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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McCarthy E, Morrison WB, Zoga AC. MR Imaging of the Diabetic Foot. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2017; 25:183-194. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Nicholas Peterson
- 1 Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- 1 Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- 2 Radiology, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- 1 Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- 1 Trauma & Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom
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Fujii M, Terashi H, Tahara S. Efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing osteomyelitis in diabetic foot ulcers. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2016; 104:24-9. [PMID: 24504573 DOI: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.1.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The clinical diagnosis of osteomyelitis is difficult because of neuropathy, vascular disease, and immunodeficiency; also, with no established consensus on the diagnosis of foot osteomyelitis, the reported efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting osteomyelitis and distinguishing it from reactive bone marrow edema is unclear. Herein, we describe a retrospective study on the efficacy of MRI for decision-making accuracy in diagnosing osteomyelitis in diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS Twelve diabetic patients with infected foot ulcers underwent preoperative MRI between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2011. The findings were compared with the histopathologic features of 67 parts of 45 resected bones, the cut ends of which were also histopathologically evaluated. RESULTS Osteomyelitis was disclosed by MRI and histopathologically confirmed in 30 parts. In contrast, bone marrow edema diagnosed by MRI in 29 parts was confirmed in 23; the other six parts displayed osteomyelitis. Among 17 resected bones, 13 cut ends displayed bone marrow edema and four were normal. All of the wounds healed uneventfully. CONCLUSIONS In the diagnosis of diabetic foot ulcers, osteomyelitis is often reliably distinguished from reactive bone marrow edema, except in special cases.
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- Miki Fujii
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kitaharima Medical Center, Ono, Japan
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Naidoo P, Liu VJ, Mautone M, Bergin S. Lower limb complications of diabetes mellitus: a comprehensive review with clinicopathological insights from a dedicated high-risk diabetic foot multidisciplinary team. Br J Radiol 2015; 88:20150135. [PMID: 26111070 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20150135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Diabetic complications in the lower extremity are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and impact heavily upon the public health system. Early and accurate recognition of these abnormalities is crucial, enabling the early initiation of treatments and thus avoiding or minimizing deformity, dysfunction and amputation. Following careful clinical assessment, radiological imaging is central to the diagnostic and follow-up process. We aim to provide a comprehensive review of diabetic lower limb complications designed to assist radiologists and to contribute to better outcomes for these patients.
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- P Naidoo
- 1 Monash University, Diagnostic Imaging Department, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- 2 Department of Radiology, St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
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- 3 Diagnostic Imaging Department, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- 4 Department of Podiatry, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Glaudemans AWJM, Uçkay I, Lipsky BA. Challenges in diagnosing infection in the diabetic foot. Diabet Med 2015; 32:748-59. [PMID: 25765225 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Diagnosing the presence of infection in the foot of a patient with diabetes can sometimes be a difficult task. Because open wounds are always colonized with microorganisms, most agree that infection should be diagnosed by the presence of systemic or local signs of inflammation. Determining whether or not infection is present in bone can be especially difficult. Diagnosis begins with a history and physical examination in which both classic and 'secondary' findings suggesting invasion of microorganisms or a host response are sought. Serological tests may be helpful, especially measurement of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate in osteomyelitis, but all (including bone biomarkers and procalcitonin) are relatively non-specific. Cultures of properly obtained soft tissue and bone specimens can diagnose and define the causative pathogens in diabetic foot infections. Newer molecular microbial techniques, which may not only identify more organisms but also virulence factors and antibiotic resistance, look very promising. Imaging tests generally begin with plain X-rays; when these are inconclusive or when more detail of bone or soft tissue abnormalities is required, more advanced studies are needed. Among these, magnetic resonance imaging is generally superior to standard radionuclide studies, but newer hybrid imaging techniques (single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography, positron emission tomography/computed tomography and positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging) look to be useful techniques, and new radiopharmaceuticals are on the horizon. In some cases, ultrasonography, photographic and thermographic methods may also be diagnostically useful. Improved methods developed and tested over the past decade have clearly increased our accuracy in diagnosing diabetic foot infections.
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- A W J M Glaudemans
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Service of Infectious Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
- Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Service of Infectious Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Vouillarmet J, Morelec I, Thivolet C. Assessing diabetic foot osteomyelitis remission with white blood cell SPECT/CT imaging. Diabet Med 2014; 31:1093-9. [PMID: 24654798 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2013] [Revised: 01/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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AIMS Diabetic foot osteomyelitis is an important risk factor of lower limb amputation. Antibiotic therapy is often effective in preventing surgery. However, the duration of antibiotic therapy is difficult to define in the absence of a marker to diagnose osteomyelitis remission at the end of the treatment. In this study, we assessed the diagnostic performance of white blood cell SPECT/CT imaging for evaluating osteomyelitis remission. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-nine out of 42 episodes of diabetic foot osteomyelitis seen between December 2009 and April 2012 had radiographs, a three-phase bone scintigraphy and a white blood cell SPECT/CT at the end of antibiotic therapy. They were treated with antibiotics alone and considered in clinical remission. White blood cell SPECT/CT results were considered positive when abnormal uptake in the osteomyelitis location was identified. Osteomyelitis remission was defined by the absence of an osteomyelitis relapse after 12 months' follow-up. RESULTS A negative white blood cell SPECT/CT was seen for 22 episodes of osteomyelitis. All of them were in remission. A positive white blood cell SPECT/CT was observed for seven episodes. A relapse occurred in five episodes (71.5%) after a median duration of 4 months (2-7 months). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and predictive negative value in predicting osteomyelitis relapse after the discontinuation of antibiotic treatment were, respectively, for radiographs 80%, 33%, 20% and 89%; for three-phase bone scintigraphy 100%, 12.5%, 15.5% and 100%; and for the white blood cell SPECT/CT 100%, 91.5%, 71.5% and 100%. CONCLUSION Negative uptake on white blood cell SPECT/CT is a good marker for diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis remission and might be very useful in guiding antibiotic therapy.
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- J Vouillarmet
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Oullins, France
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Ergen FB, Sanverdi SE, Oznur A. Charcot foot in diabetes and an update on imaging. Diabet Foot Ankle 2013; 4:21884. [PMID: 24273635 PMCID: PMC3837304 DOI: 10.3402/dfa.v4i0.21884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus that can cause major morbidity including limb amputation. Since it was first described in 1883, and attributed to diabetes mellitus in 1936, the diagnosis of CN has been very challenging even for the experienced practitioners. Imaging plays a central role in the early and accurate diagnosis of CN, and in distinction of CN from osteomyelitis. Conventional radiography, computed tomography, nuclear medicine scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography are the imaging techniques currently in use for the evaluation of CN but modalities other than magnetic resonance imaging appeared to be complementary. This study focuses on imaging findings of acute and chronic neuropathic osteoarthropathy in diabetes and discrimination of infected vs. non-infected neuropathic osteoarthropathy.
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- Fatma Bilge Ergen
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Fujii M, Armstrong DG, Terashi H. Efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing diabetic foot osteomyelitis in the presence of ischemia. J Foot Ankle Surg 2013; 52:717-23. [PMID: 24160720 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2013.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been recognized as the most accurate imaging modality for the detection of diabetic foot osteomyelitis. However, how accurately MRI displays the extent of diabetic foot osteomyelitis in the presence of ischemia is still unclear. We retrospectively compared the preoperative MRI findings with the results of histopathologic examinations of resected bones and studied the efficacy of MRI in the diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis of different etiologies. A total 104 bones from 18 foot ulcers in 16 diabetic patients (10 men and 6 women; age range 42 to 84 years) treated by surgical intervention from 2008 to 2012 was examined. In 8 neuropathic ulcers, 29 bones were accurately diagnosed in detail using MRI, even those with severe soft tissue infection. Of 75 bones in 10 ischemic ulcers, only 7 bones evaluated by MRI after revascularization were diagnosed accurately; the other 68 could not be diagnosed because of unclear or equivocal MRI findings. On histopathologic examination, all the bones were found to be infected through the bone cortex by the surrounding infected soft tissue, not directly by articulation. Overall, preoperative MRI is effective in the diagnosis of neuropathic ulcers, but less so of ischemic ones.
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- Miki Fujii
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ono Municipal Hospital, Ono, Japan.
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Baker JC, Demertzis JL, Rhodes NG, Wessell DE, Rubin DA. Diabetic musculoskeletal complications and their imaging mimics. Radiographics 2013; 32:1959-74. [PMID: 23150851 DOI: 10.1148/rg.327125054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is increasingly prevalent and results in various clinically important musculoskeletal disorders affecting the limbs, feet, and spine as well as in widely recognized end-organ complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Diabetic muscle ischemia-a self-limited disorder-may be confused with infectious or inflammatory myositis, venous thrombosis, or compartment syndrome. The absence of fever and leukocytosis, combined with the presence of bilaterally distributed lesions in multiple and often noncontiguous muscles in the legs, including the thighs, is suggestive of ischemia; by contrast, the presence of well-defined intramuscular abscesses with rimlike enhancement favors a diagnosis of infectious pyomyositis. In the diabetic foot, an ulcer, sinus tract, or abscess with an adjacent region of abnormal signal intensity in bone marrow favors the diagnosis of pedal osteomyelitis over that of neuropathic arthropathy. Contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is important when planning the treatment of foot infections in diabetic patients because it allows the differentiation of viable tissue from necrotic regions that require surgical débridement in addition to antibiotic therapy. Subtraction images are particularly useful for visualizing nonviable tissue. Dialysis-associated spondyloarthropathy characteristically occurs in diabetic patients with a long history of hemodialysis. Intervertebral disk space narrowing without T2 signal hyperintensity, extensive endplate erosions without endplate remodeling, and facet joint involvement are suggestive of spondyloarthropathy instead of infectious diskitis or degenerative disk disease. Although the clinical features of these conditions may overlap, knowledge of the patient's medical history, coupled with recognition of key imaging characteristics, allows the radiologist to make a prompt and correct diagnosis that leads to appropriate management.
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- Jonathan C Baker
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Section, Washington University School of Medicine, 510 S Kingshighway Blvd, Campus Box 8131, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Hankin D, Bowling FL, Metcalfe SA, Whitehouse RA, Boulton AJM. Critically evaluating the role of diagnostic imaging in osteomyelitis. Foot Ankle Spec 2011; 4:100-5. [PMID: 21193593 DOI: 10.1177/1938640010390934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Early diagnosis, essential for timely appropriate treatment and reduction of complications, can be difficult. This article aims to give an overview of the role that different imaging modalities have to play in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis is a heterogeneous disease in its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. It infers inflammation of bone and marrow, whereas osteitis is inflammation of the bone only. Thus, a soft-tissue infection that reaches the bone surface but has not infected the marrow is osteitis and not osteomyelitis. Chronic osteomyelitis is divided into active and inactive forms. Newly appearing periosteal reaction or bone destruction within the chronic involucrum are indicators of activation. Imaging modalities represent different underlying pathophysiological processes that may be represented in differing types and differing phases of osteomyelitis. Sequential selection of appropriate imaging modalities requires a thorough understanding of the disease processes and the process by which each modality visualizes this dynamic disease process.
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- David Hankin
- Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Diabetes Centre, UK
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Byren I, Peters EJG, Hoey C, Berendt A, Lipsky BA. Pharmacotherapy of diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2009; 10:3033-47. [DOI: 10.1517/14656560903397398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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