Abstract Number: 131 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Detection of Synovitis and Erosions with an Automated Ultrasound System: Data from a Prospective Cohort with Early and Established RA
Background/Purpose: Arthrosonography has proven to be a sensitive and reliable, but time-consuming method for the evaluation of arthritis in small joints of patients with RA…Abstract Number: 129 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Seven Joints Ultrasound Scoring System May be Useful and Effective in Assessing Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the State of Remission in Daily Clinical Practice
Background/Purpose: To evaluate if the 7-joint ultrasound scoring system (US7) is able to find synovitis in patients in remission of RA. Methods: Patients with rheumatoid…Abstract Number: 1049 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence of the Ultrasonographic Positive Power Doppler Synovitis Is High and Predicts the Risk of Relapse and Structural Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis in Clinical Remission: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta Analysis
Background/Purpose: Ultrasonography (US) can detect synovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) more sensitively than clinical examination either in active disease or in remission.1, 2…Abstract Number: 1053 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Severe Joint Injury Assessed by Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography (MSKUS) Predicts the Presence of MRI-Proven Osteitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: MRI-proven osteitis is known as the prognostic factor toward radiographic progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSKUS) is another high sensitive…Abstract Number: 110 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparing Palmar and Dorsal Ultrasound Assessment of Small Joint Synovitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dorsal Greyscale Mode Yields Significantly Better Concordance with Power Doppler
Background/Purpose: MCP and PIP joints are frequently involved in rheumatoid arthritis. Complete ultrasound assessment of these joints requires the palmar and the dorsal approach for…Abstract Number: 112 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Time-Integrated Synovitis Activity Assessed by Power Doppler Ultrasound Significantly Correlates with Radiographic Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with Methotrexate Alone but Not in Those Treated with TNF Antagonists
Background/Purpose: Although a number of studies have shown a higher sensitivity of ultrasound than clinical joint examination in detecting synovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis…Abstract Number: 114 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
US Examination of Wrists and Hands: A Comparison Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: very little is known about the differences in joint and periarticular structure involvement in rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The main pathological features detected…Abstract Number: 105 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Combined Synovial and Structural Ultrasound Score for the Diagnosis of RA
Background/Purpose: Current ultrasonographic scoring systems used to assess the degree of finger joint synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not designed for distinguishing healthy or…Abstract Number: 2107 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessing Subclinical Synovitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Arthrosonographic Findings in Patients with Good Response to Therapy
Background/Purpose: Treat-to-target is a key principle in rheumatoid arthritis. Composite scores such as the DAS-28 help to monitor disease activity and response to therapy. However,…Abstract Number: 1160 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of Subclinical Synovitis by Power Doppler Ultrasonography in Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood, leading to physical disability and poor quality of life. Advances in…Abstract Number: 1043 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity by Power Doppler Ultrasonography: Association with Routine Clinical Indices and Its Usefulness in Detecting Remission
Background/Purpose: Power Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS) is sensitive for detecting synovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We aimed to clarify the association of PDUS findings…Abstract Number: 1046 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), a New Automated Ultrasonic Device, Is Useful to Examine Joint Injury in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) is an ultrasonic device to be developed for the automated scanning for mammary glands. We have tried to explore…