Interpreting MRI Findings for Inflammatory Diagnosis

This chapter delves into a case of a patient with joint pain, where MRI findings play a crucial role in distinguishing between inflammatory conditions and trauma. The discussion includes differentiating between non-infectious inflammatory processes and cancer, with a focus on conditions like crystalline disease, tendonopathy, spondyloarthropathy, and ankylosing spondylitis. The use of imaging and laboratory data, along with the effectiveness of prednisone treatment, are emphasized in guiding the diagnostic and treatment process.