Open AccessMRI in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Position Statements from the Hong Kong Society of Rheumatology
Author(s) -
Ho Yin Chung,
Priscilla Ching Han Wong,
Kam Ho Lee,
Natalia Chu-Oi Ciang,
Stella Pui Yan Wong,
Peng Cao,
Shirley Chiu Wai Chan,
Vince Wing Hang Lau,
Bill Archie Lo,
Ryan Ka Lok Lee,
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Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of clinical rheumatology and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2661-3425
pISSN - 2661-3417
DOI - 10.1142/s2661341722500018
Subject(s) - axial spondyloarthritis , rheumatology , medicine , ankylosing spondylitis , magnetic resonance imaging , physical therapy , position statement , medical physics , radiology , family medicine , sacroiliitis
The Hong Kong Society of Rheumatology (HKSR) has developed evidence-based position statements on the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A special interest group (SIG) developed the statements based on the literature review of the following research questions: 1) In whom should SI joint MRI be done to diagnose axSpA? 2) Should spine MRI be performed for diagnosis of axSpA? 3) Should spine and SI joint MRI be used in the assessment and monitoring of disease activity? 4) Which MRI sequence(s) should be used in axSpA? These statements have at least 75% agreement from voting rheumatology fellows of HKSR, and are developed to serve as local practice guidelines for rheumatologists and musculoskeletal radiologists in the management of axSpA.