Risk factors for osteonecrosis severity among Egyptian systemic lupus erythematosus patients: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) staging
ConclusionNephritis, serositis, GI involvement, arthritis, steroids are key predictors for advanced ONFH while HCQ was protective. Risk factors for bilateral ONFH were serositis, nephritis, increased damage-index and VAS-pain.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
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