Abstract:BackgroundThermal imaging (TI) is a relatively low cost, non-invasive imaging technique that offers a quick and objective measurement of joint surface temperature. However, TI data at the elbow in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is presently lacking.ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to compare TI outcomes with ultrasound (US) joint inflammation findings at the elbow among patients with RA.MethodsTI and US imaging were performed at the same study visit. TI was carried out in a draft free room following… Show more
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