Diagnosis of Metacarpophalangeal Synovitis with Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Images

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can result in considerable disability and pain. The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is the most common diseased joint in RA. In clinical practice, MCP synovitis is commonly diagnosed on the basis of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) images. However, because of the vague criteria, the consistency in grading MCP synovitis based on MSUS images fluctuates between ultrasound imaging practitioners. Therefore, a new method for diagnosis of MCP synovitis is needed.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research