Is power Doppler ultrasound useful to evaluate temporomandibular joint inflammatory activity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

ConclusionsPower Doppler US cannot replace MRI for the detection of TMJ inflammatory involvement in JIA patients.Key Points• The early diagnosis of TMJ involvement in JIA patients is very important in order to prevent disturbances in the mandibular growth.• Power Doppler US could be a useful diagnostic tool as a screening exam to identify inflammatory activity in this joint.• However, power Doppler US did not show to have this function and cannot replace MRI for the detection of TMJ inflammatory involvement in JIA patients.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research