The role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the treat-to-target in rheumatoid arthritis

VernacularTitle:肌肉骨骼超声在类风湿关节炎目标治疗中的应用价值
Author: Yan GENG ; Zhuoli ZHANG
Keywords: Musculoskeletal system/US; Arthritis,rheumatoid/TH/US
From: Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(1):29-31,37
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The treat-to-target (T2T) strategies has greatly improved the prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).However,the emergence of musculoskeletal ultrasound has further brought new challenges and opportunities for RA T2T treatment.It has been revealed the subclinical synovitis generally presented in RA patients who achieved clinical remission.The subclinical synovitis has been confirmed to be associated with subsequent progression of bone erosion and flare.Therefore,clinical remission or low disease activity may be inappropriate or insufficient target.The ultrasound evaluation in addition to clinical assessment can help to control the disease activity better,which may eventually improve the long-term outcomes of RA patients.