Current Role of Conventional Radiography of Sacroiliac Joints in Adults and Juveniles with Suspected Axial Spondyloarthritis: Opinion from the ESSR Arthritis and Pediatric Subcommittees.
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol
; 27(5): 588-595, 2023 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
This opinion article by the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology Arthritis and Pediatric Subcommittees discusses the current use of conventional radiography (CR) of the sacroiliac joints in adults and juveniles with suspected axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The strengths and limitations of CR compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are presented.Based on the current literature and expert opinions, the subcommittees recognize the superior sensitivity of MRI to detect early sacroiliitis. In adults, supplementary pelvic radiography, low-dose CT, or synthetic CT may be needed to evaluate differential diagnoses. CR remains the method of choice to detect structural changes in patients with suspected late-stage axSpA or established disease and in patients with suspected concomitant hip or pubic symphysis involvement. In children, MRI is the imaging modality of choice because it can detect active as well as structural changes and is radiation free.
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Asunto principal:
Espondiloartritis
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Sacroileítis
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Espondiloartritis Axial
Límite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
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ORTOPEDIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia