Tendon thickening in dialysis-related joint arthritis is due to amyloid deposits at the surface of the tendon

ConclusionIn patients under long-term dialysis, β2M DRA involves large joints but also the spine. Special awareness should be drawn by the thickening of the tendon. MRI is required to characterize the pattern of the lesions and to achieve the diagnosis.
Source: Joint Bone Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research