RA Imaging Study Group: Which imaging in rheumatoid arthritis?

Levy, Gerald; Chow, C.; Cimmino, Marco A.; Schmidt, Wolfgang A.

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2009.05.004

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“…Incorporation of US in rheumatology practice is currently more common in the European Union than in the United States; however, US is rapidly emerging as a sensitive, reliable modality that allows direct visualization of early and inflammatory destructive changes. Results of a recent survey of rheumatologists reflect an increase in training in interpretation of MRI and US results (Levy et al 2009). The RA Imaging Group recently indicated that clinical examination and laboratory results are the cornerstones of patient evaluation and guide treatment, while the detection of bone destruction, synovitis, or bone marrow edema identified by imaging techniques provides rheumatologists with guidance on treatment modification (Levy et al 2009).…”

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Emerging Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Optimizing Diagnosis, Measuring Disease Activity and Identifying Prognostic Factors

Wells¹,

Haddad²

2011

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

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Emerging Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Optimizing Diagnosis, Measuring Disease Activity and Identifying Prognostic Factors

Wells¹,

Haddad²

2011

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

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“…However, the high cost, availability of the machines and high radiation exposure hinder their use in clinical practice. 26 Ultrasonography is one of the techniques that has gained wide acceptance for studying joint, tendon, bursal and bone involvement in RA (Figs 3,4). It has been increasingly used in rheumatology clinics for assessment and follow-up of these patients as it provides realtime visualization as well as direct identification of bone lesions and extent of synvoitis (Fig.…”

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Natural history and imaging of subtalar and midfoot joint disease in rheumatoid arthritis

Chan

Kong

2013

Int J of Rheum Dis

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Foot involvement is not uncommon and occurs early in the disease course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Inflammation and ongoing synovitis of foot joints lead to joint destruction and instability, tendon dysfunction, and eventually collapse of the medial longitudinal arch and pes planovalgus that contributes to difficulty in walking and gait abnormalities. This article reviews foot-related problems in patients with RA, focusing on the prevalence, natural history and role of imaging in both diagnosis and management of midfoot and subtalar joint disease in RA.

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“…30 In contrast to radiographic erosions, which refl ect bone damage that has already occurred, bone marrow edema thus may represent an important part of the early immunopathological development in RA, and it could be reversed if recommended treatment is introduced. 31,32 Methodological studies have reported that the sensitivity for detecting bone marrow edema may vary within different types of MRI units. 7 Regional MRI could be a predictor of radiographic progression in other anatomical regions according to previous studies.…”

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Imagens de ressonância magnética na artrite reumatoide

Tavares¹,

Rolim²,

Kakehasi³

2011

Rev. Bras. Reumatol.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic infl ammatory polyarthritis that often leads to progressive joint destruction and disability. The treatment and management of RA has been based on early identifi cation of the disease and intervention with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Changes in management have resulted in signifi cant improvements for patients with RA, including reduction of signs and symptoms of disease, joint preservation, and reduction of structural damage progression. In addition, sensitive methods to assess treatment response and predict the course of disease are required. Regarding early diagnosis of RA, longitudinal studies have demonstrated that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive than X-rays to demonstrate the presence and progression of bone erosions. On the other hand, many factors of poor prognostics have been linked to RA, including demographic, genetic, environmental, clinical, immunological, and radiographic. This paper presents considerations on the use of MRI in RA regarding diagnose, monitoring, and prognostic of disease.

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RA Imaging Study Group: Which imaging in rheumatoid arthritis?

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Emerging Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Optimizing Diagnosis, Measuring Disease Activity and Identifying Prognostic Factors

Emerging Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Optimizing Diagnosis, Measuring Disease Activity and Identifying Prognostic Factors

Natural history and imaging of subtalar and midfoot joint disease in rheumatoid arthritis

Imagens de ressonância magnética na artrite reumatoide

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