A 4-week comparison of capillaroscopy changes, healing effect, and cost-effectiveness of botulinum toxin-A vs prostaglandin analog infusion in refractory digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05900-7
Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic multi-organ disease. Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) and digital ulcers (DUs) in SSc patients can be resistant to usual treatments. We studied the clinical benefits, capillaroscopy changes, and cost-effectiveness of local… read more here.
Keywords: prostaglandin; capillaroscopy; digital ulcers; group ... See more keywords
Prevalence and clinical relevance of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis patients from the real-life: the experience of the SPRING Registry of the Italian Society for Rheumatology
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-025-07449-1
Abstract: Digital ulcers (DU) are one of the most frequent manifestations in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The presence of DU seems to be a sentinel sign of internal organ involvement and is related to a poor prognosis… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatology; presence; ssc; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
Cement Factory Worker Presenting With Raynaud Phenomenon, Breathlessness, and Digital Ulcers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.09.076
Abstract: CASE PRESENTATION A 54-year-old man who had worked in a cement factory for the past 30 years, presented to the chest clinic with complaints of insidious onset, gradually progressive breathlessness with intermittent dry cough of… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; digital ulcers; factory worker; history ... See more keywords
P130 Unmet needs and treatment preferences concerning digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keae163.171
Abstract: Digital Ulcers (DU) affect around half of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and are associated with significant pain and difficulties in daily life. Despite available treatment options, DUs are often recalcitrant and recurrent. Our aim was… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; none; needs treatment; unmet needs ... See more keywords
Detection of severe digital vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis by colour Doppler sonography is associated with digital ulcers
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kex045
Abstract: Objective Colour Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) is very important in general vascular diagnostic procedures. Its role in determining the extent of vasculopathy in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) needs further investigation. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: vasculopathy systemic; digital ulcers; cdus; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Vitamin D serum levels and the risk of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: A longitudinal study
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DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13554
Abstract: Low levels of vitamin D (25OHD) have been found to associated with digital ulcers (DUs) in systemic sclerosis (SSc), although only cross‐sectional studies have been performed. We aimed to investigate if variations in vitamin D… read more here.
Keywords: serum levels; vitamin serum; systemic sclerosis; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
FRI0425 Association between tissue oxygen delivery and digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.4902
Abstract: Background Digital ulcers (DUs) are common manifestations of vascular disease in systemic sclerosis (Ssc) patients. Objectives To investigate the association between the amount of oxygen delivered to periferal tissues and the development of DUs in… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen; ssc patients; digital ulcers; tissue oxygen ... See more keywords
AB0768 Osteomyelitis complicating digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.5177
Abstract: Background Skin ulcers are a frequent manifestation of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Skin ulcers are painful, represent a cause of disability and heavily affect patients’ quality of life. The presence of local infection may be responsible… read more here.
Keywords: ssc patients; digital ulcers; ssc; systemic sclerosis ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of digital nerve block for pain management during sharp debridement of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: A prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1177/23971983241285206
Abstract: Introduction: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis and vascular abnormalities, often leading to the development of digital ulcers (DUs). DUs are painful and debilitating, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life.… read more here.
Keywords: mepivacaine; pain management; pain; digital ulcers ... See more keywords
Ultrasonographic assessment of digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis: Quantitative and qualitative insights for evaluation and follow-up
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DOI: 10.1177/23971983251343459
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of ultrasonography in evaluating and tracking the healing process of digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis. Methods: The study cohort comprised 23 patients… read more here.
Keywords: correlation; healing process; digital ulcers; ultrasonography ... See more keywords
Rehabilitative interventions for ischaemic digital ulcers, pain, and hand functioning in systemic sclerosis: a prospective before-after study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05145-8
Abstract: Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease characterised by immune dysfunction, vasculopathy, cellular inflammation, fibrosis of the skin associated with multiple internal organs involvement. Ischaemic digital ulcers (IDU) of the hands commonly… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; study; ischaemic digital; digital ulcers ... See more keywords