Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts the quality of life. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been suggested as a potential tool for the early detection of OA, offering detailed imaging of joint cartilage and subchondral bone. To evaluate the efficacy of MRI in the early detection of osteoarthritis compared to conventional radiographic methods. This cross‐sectional study involved 120 participants suspected of early osteoarthritis based on clinical symptoms. MRIs of affected joints were conducted and compared with standard radiographic images to assess the sensitivity and specificity of MRI in detecting early pathological changes indicative of OA. Preliminary analysis indicated that MRI could detect finer details of joint degradation not evident in standard radiographs, suggesting higher sensitivity for early‐stage OA. MRI demonstrates potential as a superior diagnostic tool for the early detection of osteoarthritis, which could facilitate earlier intervention and management strategies.
How to cite this article:
D. Nageswara Rao and T. Rajesh. Evaluating the Efficacy of MRI in the Early Detection of Osteoarthritis: A Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.534.537
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.534.537