What is the additional value of MRI of the foot to the hand in undifferentiated arthritis to predict rheumatoid arthritis development?

What is the additional value of MRI of the foot to the hand in undifferentiated arthritis to predict rheumatoid arthritis development?

Abstract Background MRI-detected subclinical joint inflammation in the hand joints of patients with undifferentiated arthritis (UA) predicts progression to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is unknown if adding MRI of the foot increases predictive accuracy compared to the hand alone. Methods 1.5-T contr...

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Main Authors: Y. J. Dakkak, D. M. Boeters, A. C. Boer, M. Reijnierse, A. H. M. van der Helm-van Mil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Magnetic resonance imaging
MTP joints
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-1845-7

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