Integrating musculoskeletal ultrasound as a shared decision-making tool in hemophilia care: observations from a 3-year study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemophilia significantly impacts joint health, necessitating innovative strategies for early detection and management of joint damage.

Objectives

This study assessed the impact of incorporating musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) into shared decision-making processes on prophylaxis regimens for patients with hemophilia over a 3-year period.

Methods

The "Joint Damage Monitoring by Ultrasonography in Patients with Hemophilia in Japan" study was a long-term prospective observational study conducted at Ogikubo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. It enrolled 174 participants with moderate-to-severe hemophilia A or B. Participants underwent 6 monthly MSKUS evaluations, generating 3582 images from 682 joints; the findings guided adjustments of prophylaxis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Nagao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347854 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature