Ultrasound detected changes in joint cartilage thickness in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

ConclusionSignificant cartilage thinning  in addition was found in JIA children, particularly in the polyarticular subtype, and more in boys than girls, which is independent of disease duration and inflammatory markers, using ultrasound as a primary investigative tool.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - May 21, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sonali Mitra, Partha Pratim Samui, Moumita Samanta, Rakesh Kumar Mondal, Avijit Hazra, Kalyanbrata Mandal, Tapas Kumar Sabui Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research