Distinct characteristics and progression patterns of facet joint structural lesions in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both vertebral bodies and posterior elements of the vertebrae (facet joints, FJ) can engage in bone formation in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA). However, little is known about the specific structural lesions and progression patterns of FJs in r-axSpA.

Objectives

To identify specific lesions related to r-axSpA and to investigate the distinct progression patterns by comparing the FJ changes of r-axSpA with that of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), osteoarthritis (OA), and control group (CG).

Design

Single-center, retrospective study. Longitudinal imaging data were retrieved and collected.

Methods

Age- and sex-matched patients with complete thoracic and lumbar spine computed tomography (CT) data were included and their bil

SUBMITTER: Liao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450570 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature