A5038563020- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Wikis in Education and Collaboration
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
Haga Hospital
2021-2025
Lange Land Ziekenhuis
2021
Leiden University Medical Center
2010-2020
Leiden University
2013
Utrecht University
2011
University of Groningen
2009
University Medical Center Groningen
2009
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a sensitive method to detect inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), visualizing synovitis, bone marrow edema, and tenosynovitis. The prevalence of MRI-detected tenosynovitis its diagnostic value early are unclear. This study was undertaken identify the frequency MRI-detectable at metacarpophalangeal (MCP) wrist joints association these with RA severity RA.A total 178 patients underwent unilateral 1.5T extremity MRI baseline. MCP were scored using...
The purpose was to determine prevalence of enchondromas and atypical cartilaginous tumour/chondrosarcoma grade 1 (ACT/CS1) the knee on MRI in a large cohort study, namely Netherlands Epidemiology Obesity (NEO) study. Participants aged 45 65 years were prospectively included, oversampling overweight obese persons. Within subgroup participants, right performed screened for incidental tumours, as defined by their characteristic location appearance. Forty-nine tumours observed 44 out 1285...
<h3>Background</h3> MRI is increasingly used to measure inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research, but the correlation clinical assessment unexplored. This study determined association and concordance between of small joints measured with physical examination. <h3>Methods</h3> 179 patients early underwent a 68 tender joint count 66 swollen 1.5T MCP (2–5), wrist MTP (1–5) at most painful side. Two readers scored synovitis bone marrow oedema (BME) according OMERACT RA scoring method...
Objective In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), bone marrow edema (BME) scores are associated development of erosions. However, little is known about the course and outcome BME at level. We undertook this study to determine association synovitis erosions in same longitudinally. Methods Using 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging baseline 4‐ 12‐month follow‐up, we studied 1,947 bones metacarpophalangeal, wrist, metatarsophalangeal joints 59 presenting RA or undifferentiated arthritis....
Anticitrullinated peptide antibodies (ACPA) and acute phase reactants may be increased before arthritis becomes clinically detectable, suggesting that the processes underlying rheumatoid (RA) start preclinically. Whether local inflammation occurs in preclinical is unknown. Therefore, we studied small joints of ACPA positive arthralgia patients for subclinical inflammation.Imaging was performed using 1.5 T extremity MRI. Painful hand or foot 21 without clinical were imaged. For comparison, 22...
We recently demonstrated that MRI inflammation is prevalent in clinically non-swollen joints of early arthritis patients. In this study, we assessed the relevance subclinical with regard to radiographic progression.1130 (unilateral metacarpophalangeal 2-5, wrist and metatarsophalangeal 1-5) 113 patients underwent clinical examination 1.5 T at baseline, radiographs baseline 1 year. Two readers scored MRIs for synovitis, bone marrow oedema (BME) tenosynovitis according Rheumatoid Arthritis...
The time distribution of injuries is not random. To assess the potential impact weather and phase moon on accidents, adjustment for known periodic nonperiodic factors may be important. We compared incidence with quantitative qualitative variables as well lunar cycle, after correction calendar holiday-related factors.We extracted daily number trauma patients treated at emergency department over 36 years (1970-2005) from database our regional hospital. For each patient, age, sex, cause injury,...
The diagnosis of distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability is clinically challenging. Computed tomography (CT) may aid in the diagnosis, but reliability and normal variation for DRUJ translation on CT have not been established detail. aim this study was to evaluate inter- intraobserver agreement ranges scoring methods determination both posttraumatic uninjured wrists.Patients with a conservatively treated, unilateral radius fracture were included. scans wrists evaluated independently, by...
<h3>Objectives</h3> Baseline erosions are characteristic for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and predictive a severe disease course. The mechanisms leading to baseline being strong predictor radiological progression unknown. We aimed increase this understanding by mediation analyses in an observational cohort cross-sectional MRI study. <h3>Methods</h3> 3256 hands feet radiographs of 653 early RA patients assessed during 7 years were scored using the Sharp–van der Heijde method. Mediation models...
Objective. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research. A European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) task force recently suggested that MRI can improve the certainty of RA diagnosis. Because this recommendation may reflect a tendency to use daily practice, thorough studies on value are required. Thus far no large have evaluated accuracy differentiate early from other patients with arthritis. We performed cross-sectional study determine whether...
<h3>Background</h3> Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is increasingly used to measure disease activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients for research purposes. A main advantage of MRI that it measures inflammation the synovium joint, tendons (tenosynovitis) and bone (bone marrow edema). The exact role as well daily practice this patient group not clear yet. <h3>Objectives</h3> An important issue, yet addressed, understand what extend inflammatory abnormalities on are concordance at...
This study evaluated the value of computed tomography scans for diagnosis distal radioulnar joint instability. A total 46 patients, conservatively treated a unilateral radius fracture, were evaluated. Clinical instability was tested using stress test and clunk test. scan both wrists performed in pronation supination. Two independent observers reviewed using: line, subluxation ratio, epicentre ratio methods. Radiological assessed by comparing measurements injured wrist with those...
AbstractObjectives: To assess whether subclinical inflammatory changes are present on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with bowel disease (IBD) and arthralgia.Method: In this pilot study, painful hand joints [metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and/or distal (DIP)] of 11 IBD (age 18–45 years) continuous pain for > 6 weeks were scanned a 1.5-T extremity MRI system. A control group without joint who matched type duration IBD, gender, age was included. All...
<h3>Background</h3> In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, bone marrow edema (BME)-scores are associated with development of erosions. However, little is known on the course and outcome BME at level. Therefore this study determined association MRI-synovitis in same longitudinally. <h3>Objectives</h3> This was aimed to determine Furthermore between local synovitis erosions studied. <h3>Methods</h3> 1,947 bones MCP, wrist MTP-joints 59 patients presenting or undifferentiated were studied using...
Over thousands of years it has been thought that the moon influences human behaviour and world around us. We reviewed literature for evidence a relation lunar cycle with incidence trauma. searched Pubmed studies relating its phases to Nine were found, which one suggested an inverse full The might influence trauma incidence, but if any real effect exists, is certainly small. Moreover such does not require paranormal explanations.
Pulmonary pulse wave velocity has proven to be an excellent indicator of pulmonary vascular wall stiffness.In this study a novel MRI method was evaluated, showing rapid assessment with repeatability and observer reproducibility.
In antegrade peripheral endovascular procedures, the use of covered stents may require a large sheath size, which precludes regular closure devices. The MANTA vascular device is collagen plug-based for bore percutaneous arterial interventions, normally used to close retrograde access sites. We describe successful common femoral site with in 2 patients, 68-year-old male and an 89-year-old male, both popliteal artery aneurysm was treated by stentgraft placement. Use simplifies large-bore...
<h3>Background</h3> Anti-citrullinated-peptide antibodies (ACPA) and acute phase reactants are increased before arthritis becomes clinically detectable, suggesting that the processes underlying rheumatoid (RA) start preclinical. Whether local inflammation occurs in preclinical is unknown. Therefore we studied small joints of ACPA-positive arthralgia-patients on subclinical inflammation. <h3>Methods</h3> Imaging was performed using 1.5T-extremity-MRI. Painful hand or foot 21 without clinical...