Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Assessment of Erosions in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study
Authors' conclusion
CBCT was more sensitive than CR in detecting erosions and repair in patients with early RA.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with treatment-naive early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Participants
- 17 patients
- Comparison
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) vs CR for assessment of erosions
- Outcome
- Assessment of erosions, CBCT vs CR
- Follow-up
- at diagnosis and at 6-month and 12-month follow-up
Methodological detailspilot study, longitudinal (baseline, 6 and 12 months), single observer
- Pilot study
- Longitudinal (baseline, 6 and 12 months)
- Single observer
Performance
As reported in the abstract
Erosions detected, CBCT vs CR
- Baseline: significant difference in erosion score between CBCT and CR (percentage of maximum scores)
- Number of erosions and number of eroded joints significantly higher with CBCT than CR at 6 and 12 months
Further findings
Detected repair of erosions · 6 and 12 months
- Higher with CBCT than with CR at both 6 and 12 months
Original publication
Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Assessment of Erosions in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study. J Rheumatol. Published 15 May 2025. doi:10.
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