3D images see arthritis early

A way to detect tiny changes in arthritic joints holds promise for effective treatments, University of Cambridge researchers say.

A team that developed an algorithm to monitor the joints said X-rays don’t have enough sensitivity to detect subtle changes. The new technique, called joint space mapping, uses images from a CT scan with three dimensions.

“Using this technique, we’ll hopefully be able to identify osteoarthritis earlier, and look at potential treatments before it becomes debilitating,” said lead author Tom Turmezei, Ph.D.

From the July 01, 2018 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News