Shoulder X-Ray Shows Calcific Tendinopathy: What Is the ACR-Recommended Next Step?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic shoulder pain. Radiographs demonstrate calcific tendinopathy or calcific bursitis. Next imaging study. (Chronic Sho
Category: Musculoskeletal Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for MSK imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
Should You Order Ultrasound or MRI for Chronic Shoulder Pain After Normal X-Rays?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic shoulder pain. Suspect rotator cuff disorders or subacromial subdeltoid bursitis (no prior surgery). Initial radiog
How Can You Isolate Hip Pain When Back or Knee Pathology Coexists? An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic hip pain with low back or knee pathology or pain. Radiographs demonstrate hip osteoarthritis. Want to quantify amou
Hip Radiographs Suggest Synovial Neoplasia: Is Contrast MRI the Right Next Step?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic hip pain. Radiographs suspicious for intra-articular synovial hyperplasia or neoplasia, including nodular synovitis
Which Imaging Best Evaluates Hip Cartilage in Chronic Pain with Mild Osteoarthritis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic hip pain. Radiographs equivocal or positive for mild osteoarthritis. Evaluate articular cartilage integrity. Next i
What Is the Next Imaging Study for Chronic Hip Pain When Radiographs Are Negative?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Chronic hip pain. Suspect impingement or dysplasia. Radiographs negative or nondiagnostic. Next imaging study. (Chronic Hip
What Is the Best Imaging for Local Recurrence of a Soft Tissue Tumor?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Malignant or aggressive primary soft tissue tumor. Surveillance for local recurrence. (Malignant or Aggressive Primary Musc
What Is the Best Imaging for Local Recurrence Surveillance of a Primary Bone Tumor?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Malignant or aggressive primary bone tumor. Surveillance for local recurrence. (Malignant or Aggressive Primary Musculoskel
What Is the Best Imaging for Pulmonary Metastasis Surveillance in Musculoskeletal Tumors?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Malignant or aggressive primary musculoskeletal tumor with no suspected or known recurrence. Surveillance for pulmonary met
Which Imaging Study Is Best for Staging Extrapulmonary Metastasis in Musculoskeletal Tumors?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Malignant or aggressive primary musculoskeletal tumor. Initial staging. Evaluation for extrapulmonary metastasis. (Malignan