An article published in Arthritis Research & Therapy takes another look at imaging and spondylitis.

The article states five main points learned about imaging and spondylitis:

• Plain radiography continues to be the primary approach for the evaluation of SpA in routine practice
• MRI is now established as the most sensitive imaging modality for the assessment of active inflammation
• Ultrasound appears to be particularly useful in the assessment of peripheral enthesitis
• There is increasing evidence that acute lesions on MRI also have predictive validity for radiographic abnormalities in both the SIJs and the spine
• Further work is required to clarify the sensitivity and specificity of MRI lesions

To read the article summary click here.

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