Spondyloarthritis & psoriatic arthritis
Clinical information on imaging referrals for suspected or known axial spondyloarthritis: recommendations from the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS)
Methodological detailsDelphi, Delphi method, two survey rounds, task force, community vote, Task force of 7 radiologists, 11 rheumatologists from ASAS and a patient representative; two Delphi survey rounds among ASAS members; recommendations put to ASAS community vote
- Delphi
- Delphi method
- Two survey rounds
- Task force
- Community vote
- Task force of 7 radiologists, 11 rheumatologists from ASAS and a patient representative; two Delphi survey rounds among ASAS members; recommendations put to ASAS community vote
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Six recommendations covering clinical features indicative of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), clinical features, mechanical factors, past imaging data, potential contraindications for specific imaging modalities or contrast media, and detailed reasons for the examination, including differential diagnoses; supported by 73% of voting ASAS members
Original publication
Clinical information on imaging referrals for suspected or known axial spondyloarthritis: recommendations from the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS). Ann Rheum Dis. Published 14 November 2024. doi:10. 1136/ ard-2024-226280
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