Magnetic resonance imaging assessment in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: development of checklists for use in clinical practice.
Rheumatol Int
; 39(12): 2119-2127, 2019 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-31535169
ABSTRACT
The objective of our study was to standardize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment of spine and sacroiliac joints in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and/or inflammatory spinal pain, by creating checklists and templates based on the opinions of rheumatologists and radiologists. A scientific committee developed a series of questionnaires with multiple items regarding MRI in patients with axial inflammatory pain and/or axSpA. Then an expert panel of rheumatologists and radiologists rated all items in a 9-point Likert scale. Finally, the scientific committee and the expert panel met to create the definitive documents. Several definitive checklists and templates were generated for rheumatologist-requested MRI and for radiologist-requested MRI reports of sacroiliac joint and spinal examinations. A technical requirement protocol was also agreed on. Our results could be useful in increasing understanding between rheumatologists and radiologists regarding MRI in axSpA diagnosis and follow-up.
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Articulação Sacroilíaca
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Coluna Vertebral
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Espondilartrite
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Lista de Checagem
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2019
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Espanha