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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Inflammatory back pain, suspected sacroiliitis

Recommended: MRI Sacroiliac Joints (STIR / T1 post-contrast) is the preferred imaging study for inflammatory back pain, suspected sacroiliitis. Bone marrow edema is the key finding (active sacroiliitis).

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MRI Sacroiliac Joints (STIR / T1 post-contrast)

MRI No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

Bone marrow edema is the key finding (active sacroiliitis). Per ASAS criteria for axial spondyloarthritis.

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