Diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology
Musculoskeletal imaging focuses on the diagnosis of injuries and diseases of bones, muscles and joints. Traumatological (e.g. bone fractures and torn ligaments), inflammatory (e.g. rheumatism), degenerative (e.g. osteoarthritis) and endocrinological (e.g. osteoporosis) changes to bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons are diagnosed so that they can then be optimally treated. Imaging procedures have the important task of making an exact diagnosis based on the multitude of possible causes of often unspecific pain in the musculoskeletal system, which is the basis for efficient treatment. It is essential to differentiate between specific diagnoses and normal ageing processes.
Imaging procedures
- Projection radiography
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRT)
- Bone densitometry/DEXA
- Fluoroscopic examinations
- CT/MRI arthrography (imaging of the inside of the joint with contrast media)
Minimally invasive interventions on the musculoskeletal system:
- CT-guided interventions:
- Biopsies
- Markings
- Treatment of benign bone and soft tissue tumors
- Osteoid osteoma by cryoablation
- Desmoid tumors by cryoablation
- Treatment of malignant bone tumors
- Bone metastases through cryoablation
- Interventions by neuroradiology:
- Diagnostic-therapeutic injections (e.g. periradicular therapy (PRT))
- CT myelography
Clinical interdisciplinary case conferences are supervised by our specialist team for musculoskeletal radiology in collaboration with the Departments of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, Infectiology, Oncology, Radiotherapy and Pathology. Examinations on children are carried out in consultation with the Department of Pediatric Radiology within the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.
Further information
- Information about our equipment
- Learn more about musculoskeletal imaging research at our institute
- Find out more about CT/MRI arthrography
- Are you a referring physician or do you need a second opinion? Find out more about the options for referring physicians
- Information on consultation requests from practices or external hospitals