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18.09.2019 | Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging assessment in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: development of checklists for use in clinical practice
verfasst von:
Raquel Almodóvar, Ángel Bueno, Enrique Batlle, Emma Beltrán-Catalán, Daniel Bernabeu, Carmen Castro Copete, Angela Cepero, Concha Crespo, Fernando Díez, Cristina Fernández-Carballido, Fran García Lorente, Angel Gil De Miguel, Xavier Juanola, Luis Linares, Rafael Montero Pérez-Barquero, Carmen Castro, Manuel José Moreno Ramos, Mireia Moreno, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Christopher Pack, Carlos Quiles, Maite Veintemillas, Pedro Zarco
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Rheumatology International
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Ausgabe 12/2019
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Abstract
The objective of our study was to standardize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment of spine and sacroiliac joints in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and/or inflammatory spinal pain, by creating checklists and templates based on the opinions of rheumatologists and radiologists. A scientific committee developed a series of questionnaires with multiple items regarding MRI in patients with axial inflammatory pain and/or axSpA. Then an expert panel of rheumatologists and radiologists rated all items in a 9-point Likert scale. Finally, the scientific committee and the expert panel met to create the definitive documents. Several definitive checklists and templates were generated for rheumatologist-requested MRI and for radiologist-requested MRI reports of sacroiliac joint and spinal examinations. A technical requirement protocol was also agreed on. Our results could be useful in increasing understanding between rheumatologists and radiologists regarding MRI in axSpA diagnosis and follow-up.