Joint status in Spanish haemophilia B patients assessed using the Haemophilia Early Arthropathy Detection with Ultrasound (HEAD ‐US) score

ConclusionJoint status of HB patients in Spain is influenced by severity and treatment modality, related to the development of arthropathy, which appears prevalent in OD patients with severe HB. Routine assessment with an imaging tool such as ultrasound and HEAD ‐US system may help to improve joint health by personalizing and adjusting treatment in this population.

Source: Haemophilia - November 16, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Victor Jim énez‐Yuste, María Teresa Álvarez‐Román, Mónica Martín‐Salces, Hortensia De la Corte‐Rodríguez, Carmen Altisent, Rafael Parra, Ramiro Núñez, Rosario Pérez, Faustino García‐Candel, Santiago Bonanad, Felipe Querol, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research