Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was originally defined as recurrent fever of 38.3° C or higher,
lasting 2–3 wk or longer, and undiagnosed after 1 wk of hospital evaluation. The last …

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on diagnostic accuracy and clinical value of single-
photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) …

The aim of this guideline is to provide general information about performing 18F-FDG PET or
PET/CT in inflammation and infection. We provide evidence for efficacy where it is available …

Consensus: Clinically, PJI may be present without meeting these criteria, specifically in the
case of less virulent organisms (eg Propionibacterium acnes). Synovial leukocyte esterase …

No preferred test for diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection exists, and the algorithm for
the workup of patients suspected of infection remains unclear. The work group evaluated the …

Prosthetic joint replacement surgery is performed with increasing frequency. Overall the
incidence of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) and subsequently prosthesis revision failure is …

Osteomyelitis is a broad group of infectious diseases that involve the bone and/or bone
marrow. It can arise haematogenously, via extension from a contiguous infection, or by direct …

Radionuclide procedures frequently are performed as part of the diagnostic workup of
osteomyelitis. Bone scintigraphy accurately diagnoses osteomyelitis in bones not affected by …

There are numerous imaging tests for diagnosing musculoskeletal infection. Radiographs
are routinely performed, because even when not diagnostic, they provide an anatomic …

The use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG-PET) in the
field of oncology is rapidly evolving; however, 18F-FDG is not tumor specific. Aside from …