Joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis: Lessons learned from an extended 36 ‐joint ultrasonography and 28‐joint Disease Activity Score assessments

ConclusionSeverity of ultrasound ‐detected bone erosions was significantly greater when both positive PD and a greater degree of GS joint inflammation were present in RA. This association was not observed when either component was absent. Single time point ultrasound joint inflammation assessment – and not DAS28 – is reflecti ve of joint damage severity in RA patients.
Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research