Joint distribution and 2 ‐year outcome in 347 patients with monoarthritis of less than 16 weeks’ duration

ConclusionApproximately one‐fourth of patients with recent‐onset monoarthritis developed CIRD over 2 years. Patients presenting with ankle arthritis rarely developed CIRD, whereas patients presenting with wrist arthritis more frequently did so. Longer duration of joint swelling and ACPA‐ and RF positivity were also predictive of CIRD. Our findings facilitate early identification of monoarthritis patients with unfavorable prognosis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 4, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ellen Sauar Norli, Gina Hetland Brinkmann, Tore Kristian Kvien, Olav Bj ørneboe, Anne Julsrud Haugen, Halvor Nygaard, Cathrine Thunem, Elisabeth Lie, Maria Dahl Mjaavatten Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research