Musculoskeletal ultrasound for treating rheumatoid arthritis to target-a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to systematically review the literature to retrieve evidence on the diagnostic and prognostic value of musculoskeletal ultrasound for a treat to target (T2T) approach in RA.

Methods

Eight research questions were developed addressing the role of ultrasound (including different ultrasound scores and elementary lesions) for diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of RA. PubMed and EMBASE were searched (2005-2020). Articles on RA and reporting data on musculoskeletal ultrasound were included and extracted according to the underlying questions, and risk of bias assessed according to the study design.

Results

Out of 4632 records, 60 articles were included. Due to clinical heterogeneity, meta-analysis was not possible. Ultrasound better predicted disease relap

SUBMITTER: Silvagni E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707059 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature