Prospective double-blind study on the value of musculoskeletal ultrasound by dermatologists as a screening instrument for psoriatic arthritis.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac702
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study evaluated musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) use by dermatologists previously trained on a novel handheld, chip-based ultrasound device (HHUD) to screen for early psoriatic arthritis (PsA). METHODS Twelve dermatologists were recruited to screen psoriasis… read more here.
Keywords: psoriatic arthritis; musculoskeletal ultrasound; dermatologists screening; study ... See more keywords
P145 Association between musculoskeletal ultrasound and the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foot Disease Activity Index in managing the rheumatoid foot
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead104.186
Abstract: In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), foot synovitis is frequently evident in patients in DAS-28 remission, placing them at risk of radiographic joint damage. This has been attributed to the omission of foot and ankle joint counts… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatology; disease; disease activity; foot ... See more keywords
The 2017 EULAR standardised procedures for ultrasound imaging in rheumatology
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-211585
Abstract: Background In 2001, the European League Against Rheumatism developed and disseminated the first guidelines for musculoskeletal (MS) ultrasound (US) in rheumatology. Fifteen years later, the dramatic expansion of new data on MSUS in the literature… read more here.
Keywords: 2017 eular; eular standardised; imaging rheumatology; rheumatology ... See more keywords
SAT0515 Sonographic and clinical examination of tendon involvement in hand osteoarthritis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-eular.5853
Abstract: Background Persistent tenosynovitis and degenerative tendinitis is associated with pain and can lead to dysfunction and tendon damage. While tenosynovitis is a common finding in rheumatoid arthritis, data on tendon involvement in hand osteoarthritis (HOA)… read more here.
Keywords: tendon involvement; hand; clinical examination; msus ... See more keywords
SAT0615 The RS11803505 IL-23R polymorphism is a risk factor for the development of msus-detected erosions in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-eular.5989
Abstract: Background Articular involvement is a frequent and invalidating manifestation in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) ranging from arthralgia to erosive arthritis. Bone erosions are far less common in SLE but require a different management… read more here.
Keywords: presence; bone; msus; msus detected ... See more keywords
OP0151 Routinely recorded musculoskeletal ultrasound findings impact clinicians’ diagnostic behaviour maximally in autoantibody-seronegative patients attending an early arthritis clinic
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.3893
Abstract: Background Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is a popular assessment tool, but its contribution to diagnostic practice over and above standard clinical and laboratory parameters has proved difficult to quantify. Objectives A published 7-joint ultrasound algorithm1 has… read more here.
Keywords: contribution; musculoskeletal ultrasound; msus; early arthritis ... See more keywords
THU0517 THE ROLE OF ULTRASOUND-DEFINED SYNOVITIS GRADE I IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH INFLAMMATORY ARTHRALGIA, A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.4886
Abstract: Background: Musculoeskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is frequently used in several rheumatology units to detect subclinical inflammation in patients with joint symptoms suspected for progression to inflammatory arthritis (IA). Synovitis grade I (EULAR-OMERACT combined score) is known… read more here.
Keywords: synovitis; rheumatology; synovitis grade; msus ... See more keywords
Ultrasound is not associated with the presence of systemic autoimmunity or symptoms in individuals at risk for rheumatoid arthritis
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2019-000922
Abstract: Objective To identify whether musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) abnormalities are associated with specific phases of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development in individuals at risk of RA. Methods This is a prospective cohort study of individuals at risk… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; msus; associated presence; arthritis ... See more keywords
Ultrasound assessment of degenerative muscle sarcopenia: the University of Barcelona ultrasound scoring system for sarcopenia
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2022-002779
Abstract: Aim This study aimed to (1) determine the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of ultrasonographic measurement of muscle thickness (MT) and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the rectus femoris and biceps brachii, correlating these values with manual… read more here.
Keywords: scoring system; muscle; reliability; sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Mobile Stroke Units: Evidence, Gaps, and Next Steps
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.037376
Abstract: Mobile stroke units (MSUs) are specialized ambulances equipped with the personnel, equipment, and imaging capability to diagnose and treat acute stroke in the prehospital setting. Over the past decade, MSUs have proliferated throughout the world,… read more here.
Keywords: units evidence; next steps; evidence gaps; mobile stroke ... See more keywords
Exploring the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging by podiatrists: an international survey
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DOI: 10.1186/s13047-021-00478-4
Abstract: Background Podiatrists, in musculoskeletal services, are demonstrating an expansion of their practice skills through the use of ultrasound imaging. There is an assumption that this practice is beneficial within the context of patient care and… read more here.
Keywords: use; ultrasound imaging; survey; pathology ... See more keywords