Spondyloarthritis & psoriatic arthritis
Ultrasound in the Management of Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis: Systematic Literature Review and Novel Algorithms for Pragmatic Use
Authors' conclusion
The SLR showed interest by rheumatologists in using US to objectively evaluate PsA for diagnosis and management.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with suspected or established PsA; US in PsA management120 articles
- Outcome
- Role of US in PsA management
Methodological detailsDelphi process, expert opinion, 10 rheumatologists experienced in imaging and musculoskeletal US formulated key questions, appraised evidence and proposed algorithms based on literature and expert opinion via a Delphi process
- Delphi process
- Expert opinion
- 10 rheumatologists experienced in imaging and musculoskeletal US formulated key questions, appraised evidence and proposed algorithms based on literature and expert opinion via a Delphi process
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Articles included in the systematic literature review (SLR), most focused on the diagnostic process
120
Algorithms developed: suspicion of PsA, management of PsA with good clinical response, management of PsA with insufficient clinical response
3
Original publication
Ultrasound in the Management of Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis: Systematic Literature Review and Novel Algorithms for Pragmatic Use. J Rheumatol. Published 15 September 2023. doi:10.
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