Ultrasound findings predict progression to inflammatory arthritis in anti-CCP antibody-positive patients without clinical synovitis

Conclusion
Ultrasound features of joint inflammation may be detected in anti-CCP-positive patients without CS. Ultrasound findings predict progression (and rate of progression) to IA, with the risk of progression highest in those with PD signal.

Trial registration number
NCT02012764; Results.

Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - November 9, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Nam, J. L., Hensor, E. M. A., Hunt, L., Conaghan, P. G., Wakefield, R. J., Emery, P. Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Inflammation, Radiology, Degenerative joint disease, Musculoskeletal syndromes, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics) Clinical and epidemiological research Source Type: research