Clinical Applications of Positron Emission Tomography in the Evaluation of Spine and Joint Disorders.

Over the last decade, major advances have been made in PET imaging, including the introduction of hybrid PET/computed tomography and PET/MR imaging systems, facilitating a better understanding of the pathophysiology underlying a vast array of human diseases. PET has not only remained the clinical standard for most oncological disorders but also emerged as a potentially viable modality in nononcological disorders, including many musculoskeletal pathologies.