Quantitative bone single-photon emission CT/CT parameters reflect pain and functional status of symptomatic basal joint arthritis of the thumb.

Yong-Il KimJin-Sook RyuJae Kwang KimBassmh Abdullah A Al-DhaferYoung Ho Shin

Published in: The bone & joint journal (2021)

The CT scans of SPECT/CT provided better interobserver reliability than routine radiographs for evaluating the severity of arthritis. A higher SUVmax in SPECT/CT was associated with more pain and functional disabilities of basal joint arthritis of the thumb. This approach could be used to complement radiographs for the evaluation of patients with this condition. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(8):1380-1385.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
rheumatoid arthritis
chronic pain
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
bone mineral density
pain management
neuropathic pain
magnetic resonance
body composition
bone loss
bone regeneration