An ASAS ‐Positive MRI of the Sacroiliac Joints can also Occur in Healthy Individuals, Runners and Women with Postpartum Back Pain

ConclusionA substantial proportion of healthy individuals without current/past back pain has a positive MRI‐SI according to the ASAS definition. Deep (extensive) BME lesions are exclusively found in axSpA patients.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - March 7, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Janneke de Winter, Manouk de Hooge, Marleen van de Sande, Henri ëtte de Jong, Lonneke van Hoeven, Anoek de Koning, Inger Jorid Berg, Roberta Ramonda, Dominique Baeten, Désirée van der Heijde, Angelique Weel, Robert Landewé Tags: Full Length Source Type: research