Distal interphalangeal joint capsule enthesopathy of the middle phalanx and articular cartilage loss. [PDF]
Abstract Background Significant distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) pathology, particularly affecting soft tissue and articular cartilage, is often not identifiable on radiographs but can be accompanied by joint capsule enthesopathy on the middle phalanx (P2), which can be readily identified.
Samol MA, Barrett MF, Frisbie DD.
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Ultrasonography in Canine Carpal Disorders. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Ultrasonographic studies of canine carpal disorders are scarce and typically limited to case reports or evaluations of single structures. This prospective, single‐center study characterized ultrasonographic findings in canine carpal disorders confirmed by a composite reference standard and clinical follow‐up, and it assessed the diagnostic ...
Klußmann S +2 more
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Adult Presentation of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
Adult X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) patients present with specific symptoms, including enthesopathies (e.g., ossification of longitudinal ligaments (OPLL), osteophytes around large joints, and enthesopathy in the Achilles tendons), early osteoarthritis,
Nobuaki Ito
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X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is characterized by high serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels, resulting in impaired 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25D) production.
Rakshya Rana +6 more
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Effectiveness and tolerability of focal versus radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients affected by plantar fascia enthesopathy [PDF]
Plantar fascia enthesopathy is the most common cause of heel pain. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is widely used in patients affected by this condition.
Edoardo Pisani +6 more
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Ultrasound has advanced the diagnosis and management of patients with inflammatory rheumatic conditions. It can be used to identify and monitor enthesitis, a cardinal feature of spondyloarthropthies.
Sheryl Mascarenhas, Nina Couette
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Prevalence of incidental distal biceps signal changes on magnetic resonance imaging [PDF]
Background Knowledge of the base rate of signal changes consistent with distal biceps tendinopathy on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to influence strategies for diagnosis and treatment of people that present with elbow pain.
Eugene Kim +4 more
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A Rare Association of Interstitial Lung Disease in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report and Review of Early Detection and Multidisciplinary Management. [PDF]
Ankylosing spondylitis may rarely present with extra‐articular pulmonary involvement, including early interstitial lung disease that can be missed on routine chest radiography. This case highlights the value of high‐resolution CT and pulmonary function testing for early detection, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary management. Escalation to
Larasati S, Awalia.
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Sonographic evaluation of enthesopathy in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. It affects mainly the synovial membranes of the small joints. However, it may also have extra-articular manifestations.
Samar Tharwat +3 more
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Clinical and Ultrasonographic Characteristics of the Achilles Tendon in Hemodialysis Patients
Background and Objectives: The early recognition of tendon alterations in chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients, an awareness of the factors that influence the condition, and active intervention have considerable clinical relevance.
Samar Tharwat +4 more
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