Predictors of subclinical shoulder joint affection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by ultrasonography

Abstract Background To assess subclinical involvement of shoulder joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by using musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) and detect their predictors. Results We found 75% of the patients have subclinical ultrasound changes in their shoulder joints where 65% of t...

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Published in:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Main Authors: Samah M. Alian, Elsayed A. Elsiad, Alzahraa E. Elsayed, Mohamed A. Hammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-020-00001-w