Abstract:Background
Joint involvement is frequent and strongly contributes to impaired quality of life in systemic sclerosis (SSc). In a previous cross-sectional study, synovitis and tendon friction rubs were associated with systemic inflammation and disease activity.
Objectives
Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine whether synovitis and tendon friction rubs may predict disease progression and severity.
Methods
We included patients from the EUSTAR database (MEDS online) with early disease duration … Show more
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