Association between MRI findings and patient ‐reported outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in clinical remission and at relapse

ConclusionMagnetic resonance imaging ‐assessed wrist/hand damage, but not inflammation, in patients with established RA is associated with patient‐reported physical impairment at remission and relapse. The amount of damage in the wrist/hand is associated with reduced hand function.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - April 13, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniel Glinatsi, Cecilie H. Brahe, Merete L. Hetland, Lykke Ørnbjerg, Simon Krabbe, Joshua F. Baker, Mikael Boesen, Zoreh Rastiemadabadi, Lone Morsel‐Carlsen, Henrik Røgind, Annette Hansen, Jesper Nørregaard, Søren Jacobsen, Lene Tersle Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research