The MCP2 and the wrist plus two extensor compartments are the most affected and responsive joints/tendons out of the US7 score in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-an observational study

Abstract Background There is no international consensus on an optimal ultrasound score for monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on patient-level yet. Our aim was to reassess the US7 score for the identification of the most frequently pathologic and responsive joint/tendon regions, to optimize it...

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Main Authors: A. F. Podewski, A. M. Glimm, I. Fischer, G. A. W. Bruyn, P. Hanova, H. B. Hammer, A. B. Aga, E. A. Haavardsholm, S. Ramiro, G. R. Burmester, M. Backhaus, S. Ohrndorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-022-02874-y