Diagnosis value of ultrasound of knee joint in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- VernacularTitle:膝关节超声检查在幼年类风湿性关节炎诊断中的价值
- Author:
zheng-rong, WANG
;
yu-lin, ZHANG
;
ying-zi, SU
;
tian-you, WANG
;
yan-chun, CUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis;
ultrasound;
knee joint
- From:Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2004;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of ultrasound (US) in assessment knee joint inflammation in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis(JRA).Methods US scans of the knees obtained in 30 children at clinically active stage; JRA was compared with those obtained in 30 healthy children and 10 JRA patients in clinical remission.Results Changes in synovial membrane thickness and presence of fluid in suprapatellar bursa showed statistically significant differences between JRA patients with active disease and the other subjects.Alterations in contour of the articular cartilage were demonstrated in 10 knees of patients with JRA.Conclusion US is a simple sensitive and reliable methods for the assessment and monitoring of knee joint involvement in JRA.
