AB0850 DUTCH RHEUMATOLOGISTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON MRI EDUCATION: DO WE NEED TO CHANGE?

Background: Studies have shown the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as an objective tool for diagnosis, follow up and detection of complications for a broad spectrum of rheumatology associated diseases [1]. With increasing (potential) clinical applications of MRI, rheumatologists need basic knowledge about the technique and interpretation of the images to get most out of MRI use in clinical practice. Although radiologists will remain the experts of MRI protocols and readings, lack of sufficient rheumatologists training will not yield in optimal interaction between the specialists and... Mehr ...