US Features of the Shoulder in Ankylosing Spondylitis
US Features of the Shoulder in Ankylosing Spondylitis
In conclusion, in patients with established AS, ultrasound abnormalities of shoulder are common, particularly enthesitis. The significant association between coxitis and shoulder enthesitis led us to suggest that ultrasound evaluation of shoulder should be performed in patients with AS with hip involvement. Finally, there is a great interest to evaluate the diagnostic value of shoulder enthesitis by performing large studies in early onset AS.
Conclusions
In conclusion, in patients with established AS, ultrasound abnormalities of shoulder are common, particularly enthesitis. The significant association between coxitis and shoulder enthesitis led us to suggest that ultrasound evaluation of shoulder should be performed in patients with AS with hip involvement. Finally, there is a great interest to evaluate the diagnostic value of shoulder enthesitis by performing large studies in early onset AS.