Age ‐related vascularization and ossification of joints in children: an international pilot study to test multi‐observer ultrasound reliability

ConclusionDetection of normal findings (i.e., grading of physiological ossification during skeletal maturation and identification of physiological vessels) can be highly reliable by using clear definitions and a standardized acquisition protocol. These data will permit development of a reliable and standardized US approach for evaluating paediatric joint pathologies.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 4, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniel Windschall, Paz Collado, Jelena Vojinovic, Silvia Magni ‐Manzoni, Peter Balint, George A W Bruyn, Cristina Hernandez‐Diaz, Juan Carlos Nieto, Viviana Ravagnani, Nikolay Tzaribachev, Annamaria Iagnocco, Maria Antonietta D'Agostino, Esperanza Nar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research