Imaging of musculoskeletal infection

Abstract

Risk factors of MSK INFECTION include: Vascular insufficiency, Soft-tissue ulcer (often secondary to diabetes), Immunosuppression, Foreign bodies and DM.3 Cellulitis is acute infectious process limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Radiographic signs of soft tissue infection are generally nonspecific, Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast enhancement can be more specific.4 Radiographic findings seen in Figure 1 is Non specific soft-tissue swelling and Obliteration of fat planes.