Assessing forefoot bursitis in rheumatoid arthritis: a comprehensive approach with ultrasound, MRI, and baropodometry

CONCLUSIONS: US and MRI are valuable tools for forefoot bursitis evaluation. IMB is associated with disease duration (negative association), the opening toes sign, and hammer toe deformity, while SMB correlates with BMI, erosions, and foot architectural deformity. Baropodometry revealed larger contact surfaces in regions with SMB.PMID:38266229 | DOI:10.11152/mu-4323

Source: Medical Ultrasonography - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Oana Șerban Iulia Papp Mihaela Cosmina Micu Corina Delia Bocsa Dan Duma Ramona Adriana Boja Manuela Lenghel Maria Badarinza Michael Pelea Daniela Fodor Source Type: research