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Emerging research has even demonstrated novel musculoskeletal applications of positron emission tomography to evaluate anterior cruciate ligament graft metabolic activity following reconstruction. As technology continues to evolve and traditional ways are improved upon, future comparative studies will elucidate the distinct advantages of the various modalities. Although radiology is still primarily an anatomic specialty, there is immense potential for functional imaging to be the standard of care. 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