Predicting osteomyelitis in patients whose initial MRI demonstrated bone marrow edema without corresponding T1 signal marrow replacement.

Skeletal Radiology
Alessandra J SaxW B Morrison

Abstract

We endeavored to determine which characteristics of diabetic ulcers portend the strongest risk for osteomyelitis in patients whose initial T1-weighted imaging was normal. By determining which features have a greater risk for osteomyelitis, clinicians can treat patients more aggressively to reduce the sequela of inadequately treated osteomyelitis. We performed a retrospective analysis of MR imaging from 60 pedal ulcers with suspected osteomyelitis. Ulcer dimensions and depth were measured. Ratios of marrow ROI/joint fluid ROI on T2/STIR sequences were obtained. Progression to osteomyelitis on subsequent MRI was characterized by loss of normal marrow signal on T1-weighted images. Statistical analysis was performed with a two-sample t test and Cox proportional hazard model. A p value < 0.05 was used as the threshold for statistical significance. Sixty MR exams were identified. Thirty-four progressed to osteomyelitis. Marrow ROI/joint fluid ratios averaged 65% in the osteomyelitis group, and 45% in the non-osteomyelitis group, p < 0.001. ROI ratios > 53% had a 6.5-fold increased risk of osteomyelitis, p < 0.001. Proximity to bone averaged 6 mm in the osteomyelitis group and 9 mm in the non-osteomyelitis group, p = 0.02. Ulcer size ...Continue Reading

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