Clinical impact of musculoskeletal ultrasound on rheumatoid arthritis in routine care.
Juan Molina ColladaIsabel CastrejonMaría PérezJuan Carlos Nieto-GonzálezTeresa GonzálezJavier RiveraCarlos GonzálezJosé María Álvaro-GraciaPublished in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2020)
Disease activity evaluation is the most common indication for MSUS examination, with the presence of PD the factor most frequently associated with changes in therapeutic management. This study highlights the impact of MSUS, especially the use of PD, to support treatment decisions in RA routine care.
Keyphrases
- disease activity
- rheumatoid arthritis
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- ankylosing spondylitis
- rheumatoid arthritis patients
- healthcare
- palliative care
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- quality improvement
- clinical practice
- magnetic resonance imaging
- interstitial lung disease
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- ultrasound guided