Ultrasound features of Achilles enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives were to evaluate the methodological and reporting quality of ultrasound (US) studies of Achilles enthesitis in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), to identify the definitions and scoring systems adopted and to estimate the prevalence of ultrasound features of Achilles enthesitis in this population.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted using the AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest and Web of Science databases. Eligible studies had to measure US features of Achilles enthesitis in people with PsA. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified Downs and Black Quality Index tool. US protocol reporting was assessed using a checklist informed by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations for the reporting of US stu

SUBMITTER: Patience A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570148 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature