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Grenier-Chartrand F, Taverne M, James S, Guida L, Paternoster G, Loiselet K, Beccaria K, Dangouloff-Ros V, Levy R, de Saint Denis T, Blauwblomme T, Khonsari RH, Boddaert N, Benichi S. Mobility Assessment Using Multi-Positional MRI in Children with Cranio-Vertebral Junction Anomalies. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6714. [PMID: 37959181 PMCID: PMC10650482 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the relevance of using multi-positional MRI (mMRI) to identify cranio-vertebral junction (CVJ) instability in pediatric patients with CVJ anomalies while determining objective mMRI criteria to detect this condition. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from children with CVJ anomalies who underwent a mMRI between 2017 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Mobility assessment using mMRI involved: (1) morphometric analysis using hierarchical clustering on principal component analysis (HCPCA) to identify clusters of patients by considering their mobility similarities, assessed through delta (Δ) values of occipito-cervical parameters measured on mMRI; and (2) morphological analysis based on dynamic geometric CVJ models and analysis of displacement vectors between flexion and extension. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were generated for occipito-cervical parameters to establish instability cut-off values. (3) Additionally, an anatomical qualitative analysis of the CVJ was performed to identify morphological criteria of instability. RESULTS Forty-seven patients with CVJ anomalies were included (26 females, 21 males; mean age: 10.2 years [3-18]). HCPCA identified 2 clusters: cluster №1 (stable patients, n = 39) and cluster №2 (unstable patients, n = 8). ΔpB-C2 (pB-C2 line delta) at ≥2.5 mm (AUC 0.98) and ΔBAI (Basion-axis Interval delta) ≥ 3 mm (AUC 0.97) predicted instability with 88% sensibility and 95% specificity and 88% sensitivity and 85% specificity, respectively. Geometric CVJ shape analysis differentiated patients along a continuum, from a low to a high CVJ motion that was characterized by a subluxation of C1 in the anterior direction. Qualitative analysis found correlations between instability and C2 anomalies, including fusions with C3 (body p = 0.032; posterior arch p = 0.045; inferior articular facets p = 0.012; lateral mass p = 0.029). CONCLUSIONS We identified a cluster of pediatric patients with CVJ instability among a cohort of CVJ anomalies that were characterized by morphometric parameters with corresponding cut-off values that could serve as objective mMRI criteria. These findings warrant further validation through prospective case-control studies.
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- Flavie Grenier-Chartrand
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, CUB Hôpital Erasme, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Craniofacial Growth and Form, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- Reference Center for Rare Diseases C-MAVEM (Chiari, Spinal Cord and Vertebral Diseases), Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
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- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Department of Pediatric Imaging, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
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- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Department of Pediatric Imaging, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Department of Pediatric Imaging, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- Reference Center for Rare Diseases C-MAVEM (Chiari, Spinal Cord and Vertebral Diseases), Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
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- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Craniofacial Growth and Form, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Department of Pediatric Imaging, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; (F.G.-C.); (S.J.); (L.G.); (G.P.); (K.B.); (T.d.S.D.); (T.B.)
- School of Medicine, Paris-Cité University, 75006 Paris, France; (K.L.); (R.H.K.); (N.B.)
- Reference Center for Rare Diseases C-MAVEM (Chiari, Spinal Cord and Vertebral Diseases), Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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Siempis T, Tsakiris C, Anastasia Z, Alexiou GA, Voulgaris S, Argyropoulou MI. Radiological assessment and surgical management of cervical spine involvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2023; 43:195-208. [PMID: 36378323 PMCID: PMC9898347 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05239-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of the present systematic review was to describe the diagnostic evaluation of rheumatoid arthritis in the cervical spine to provide a better understanding of the indications and options of surgical intervention. We performed a literature review of Pub-med, Embase, and Scopus database. Upon implementing specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, all eligible articles were identified. A total of 1878 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) were evaluated for cervical spine involvement with plain radiographs. Atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) ranged from 16.4 to 95.7% in plain radiographs while sub-axial subluxation ranged from 10 to 43.6% of cases. Anterior atlantodental interval (AADI) was found to between 2.5 mm and 4.61 mm in neutral and flexion position respectively, while Posterior Atlantodental Interval (PADI) was between 20.4 and 24.92 mm. 660 patients with RA had undergone an MRI. A pannus diagnosis ranged from 13.33 to 85.36% while spinal cord compression was reported in 0-13% of cases. When it comes to surgical outcomes, Atlanto-axial joint (AAJ) fusion success rates ranged from 45.16 to 100% of cases. Furthermore, the incidence of postoperative subluxation ranged from 0 to 77.7%. With regards to AADI it is evident that its value decreased in all studies. Furthermore, an improvement in Ranawat classification was variable between studies with a report improvement frequency by at least one class ranging from 0 to 54.5%. In conclusion, through careful radiographic and clinical evaluation, cervical spine involvement in patients with RA can be detected. Surgery is a valuable option for these patients and can lead to improvement in their symptoms.
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- Timoleon Siempis
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Ellatif M, Sharif B, Baxter D, Saifuddin A. Update on imaging of the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis. Skeletal Radiol 2022; 51:1535-1551. [PMID: 35146552 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04012-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a multisystem, autoimmune, inflammatory disorder with numerous musculoskeletal manifestations. Involvement of the cervical spine is common and may result in severe complications due to synovitis, erosions, pannus formation, spinal instability and ankylosis. The purpose of this article is to review the current role of imaging in the rheumatoid spine, with emphasis on radiographs and MRI.
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- Mostafa Ellatif
- Department of Radiology, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, UK
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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Shlobin NA, Dahdaleh NS. Cervical spine manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis: a review. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:1957-1965. [PMID: 33037539 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01412-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting 1% of the population with three times as many women as men. As many as 86% of patients suffering from RA have cervical spine involvement. Synovial inflammation in the cervical spine causes instability and injuries including atlantoaxial subluxation, retroodontoid pannus formation, cranial settling, and subaxial subluxation. While many patients with cervical spine involvement are asymptomatic, symptomatic patients often present with nonspecific symptoms resulting from inflammation and additional secondary symptoms that are due to compression of the brainstem, cranial nerves, vertebral artery, and spinal cord. Radiographs are the imaging modality used most often, while MRI and CT are used for assessment of neural element involvement and surgical planning. Multiple classification systems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine involvement is critical. Surgical management is indicated when patients experience symptoms from cervical involvement that result in biomechanical instability and, or a neurological deficit. Atlantoaxial instability managed with atlantoaxial fusion, retroodontoid pannus with neural element compression is managed with posterior decompression and atlantoaxial fusion or occipitocervical fusion. Cranial settling is managed can be managed with anterior decompression and posterior fusion or with dorsal only approaches. Subaxial subluxation is managed with circumferential fusion or posterior only decompression and fusion. Patients with atlantoaxial instability have better functional and neurologic outcomes. RA patients have higher complication rates and more frequent need for revision surgery than the general population of spine surgery patients.
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- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N. St. Clair Street, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N. St. Clair Street, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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Chamnan R, Chantarasirirat K, Paholpak P, Wiley K, Buser Z, Wang JC. Occipitocervical measurements: correlation and consistency between multi-positional magnetic resonance imaging and dynamic radiographs. Eur Spine J 2020; 29:2795-2803. [PMID: 32318836 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06415-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the reliability and validity of the multi-positional magnetic resonance imaging in measuring occipitocervical parameters using the standard cervical dynamic radiographs as a reference. METHODS Patients were included if they underwent both dynamic radiograph and cervical multi-positional MRI within a 2-week interval from January 2013 to December 2016. Twelve occipitocervical parameters were measured on both image modalities in all positions (neutral, flexion and extension): Posterior Atlanto-Dental Interval, Anterior Atlanto-Dental Interval (AADI), Dens-to-McRae distance, Dens-to-McGregor distance, Occipito-atlantal Cobb angle (C01 angle), Occipito-axis Cobb angle (C02 Cobb angle), Atlas-axis Cobb angle (C12 angle), Redlund-Johnell, Modified Ranawat, Clivus canal angle, Occiput inclination, and Occiput cervical distance. Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the correlation of both modalities for each parameter. A p value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Cervical images of 70 patients were measured and analyzed. There was a significant positive correlation between dynamic X-ray and multi-positional MRI for all parameters (p < 0.05) except AADI. Dens-to-McGregor distance and Redlund-Johnell parameter demonstrated a very strong correlation in the neutral position (r = 0.72, r = 0.79 respectively) and moderate to very strong correlation(r > 0.4) for Modified Ranawat, Clivus canal angle, C02 Cobb angle and C02 distance in all neck position. The intra-class correlation (ICC) of intra- and inter-observer showed good to excellent reliability, and ICCs were 0.67-0.98. CONCLUSIONS Multi-positional MRI can be a reliable imaging option for diagnosis of occipitocervical instability or basilar invagination compared to standard dynamic radiographs.
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- Rattanaporn Chamnan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, 504 Taksin Road, Bukkalo Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 San Pablo St., HC4 - Suite 5400A., Los Angeles, CA, 90003, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1450 Biggy Street, NRT-4513, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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Ferrante A, Ciccia F, Giammalva GR, Iacopino DG, Visocchi M, Macaluso F, Maugeri R. The Craniovertebral Junction in Rheumatoid Arthritis: State of the Art. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement 2019; 125:79-86. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-62515-7_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Liao C, Visocchi M, Zhang W, Li S, Yang M, Zhong W, Liu P. The Relationship Between Basilar Invagination and Chiari Malformation Type I: A Narrative Review. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-62515-7_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Schroeder M, Rüther W, Schaefer C. [The rheumatic cervical spine]. Z Rheumatol 2017; 76:838-47. [PMID: 28986633 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-017-0388-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The cervical spine is one of the main sites of manifestation in rheumatoid arthritis outside of the extremities. It can have a decisive influence on disease course via the occurrence of mechanical instabilities as well as neurologic symptoms. Both adequate diagnosis and the corresponding surgical treatment represent a challenge for the involved physicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review presents relevant diagnostic strategies and possibilities for surgical intervention which aim to avoid potentially fatal neurologic symptoms. Basic literature and expert opinions are also discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Through target-oriented surgical management, as well as tight clinical and radiologic monitoring during conservative and surgical therapy, potentially fatal disease courses can be avoided.
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Sudoł-Szopińska I, Jans L, Teh J. Rheumatoid arthritis: what do MRI and ultrasound show. J Ultrason 2017; 17:5-16. [PMID: 28439423 PMCID: PMC5392548 DOI: 10.15557/jou.2017.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting approximately 1% of the world’s population. Its pathogenesis has not been completely understood. However, there is evidence that the disease may involve synovial joints, subchondral bone marrow as well as intra- and extraarticular fat tissue, and may lead to progressive joint destruction and disability. Over the last two decades, significant improvement in its prognosis has been achieved owing to new strategies for disease management, the emergence of new biologic therapies and better utilization of conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy have been recognized as essential for improving clinical outcomes in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. Despite the potential of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging to visualize all tissues typically involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, the diagnosis of early disease remains difficult due to limited specificity of findings. This paper summarizes the pathogenesis phenomena of rheumatoid arthritis and describes rheumatoid arthritis-related features of the disease within the synovium, subchondral bone marrow and articular fat tissue on MRI and ultrasound. Moreover, the paper aims to illustrate the significance of MRI and ultrasound findings in rheumatoid arthritis in the diagnosis of subclinical and early inflammation, and the importance of MRI and US in the follow-up and establishing remission. Finally, we also discuss MRI of the spine in rheumatoid arthritis, which may help assess the presence of active inflammation and complications.
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- Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska
- Department of Radiology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland.,Imaging Diagnostic Department, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Baraliakos X, Heldmann F, Callhoff J, Suppiah R, McQueen FM, Krause D, Klink C, Schmitz-Bortz E, Igelmann M, Kalthoff L, Kiltz U, Schmuedderich A, Braun J. Quantification of Bone Marrow Edema by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Only Marginally Reflects Clinical Neck Pain Evaluation in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. J Rheumatol 2016; 43:2131-2135. [PMID: 27744396 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.150553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Neck pain is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). We investigated the correlation of bone marrow edema (BME) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in RA and AS and its association with clinical complaints of neck pain. METHODS Cervical spine short-tau inversion recovery-MRI and T1w-MRI of 34 patients with RA and 6 patients with AS complaining about neck pain were obtained. Clinical and laboratory data were available. BME was scored by 2 blinded readers using a modification of a published score, including various cervical sites. Degenerative changes were also quantified. RESULTS Patients were predominantly women (82.5%), and mean ± SD age was 57.5 ± 11.8 years, C-reactive protein (CRP) was 0.8 ± 1.3 mg/dl, and pain score was 46.0 ± 17.5. BME was detected in 24/40 patients (60%) involving the atlantoaxial region (21%), vertebral bodies (75%), facet joints (29%), and spinous processes (46%). Degenerative changes were identified in 21/40 patients (52.5%), 13 (62%) of whom also had BME in vertebral bodies. No differences were found between patients with versus without cervical BME for clinical assessments: numeric rating scale pain (median ± interquartile range) 5.5 ± 3.0 vs 6.0 ± 4.0 (p = 0.69), Funktionsfragebogen Hannover 68.2 ± 41.0 vs 42.0 ± 55.5 (p = 0.19), Northwick pain score 44.4 ± 21.8 vs 47.2 ± 27.0 (p = 0.83), or CRP 0.40 ± 0.80 vs 0.60 ± 0.66 (p = 0.94). For patients with degenerative changes, symptom duration was longer than for patients without (10 ± 12.5 vs 5.0 ± 18.0 yrs, p = 0.73). CONCLUSION In this small study of patients with RA and AS complaining about neck pain, BME was found in many different cervical sites, including the facet joints and the spinous processes. However, the occurrence and severity of BME did not correlate with the severity of neck pain.
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- Xenofon Baraliakos
- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet.
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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- From the Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne; German Rheumatism Research Center, Berlin; Rheumatology Practice, Gladbeck; Rheumatology Practice, Hattingen; Rheumatology Practice, Bochum; Rheumatology Practice, Ruhr, Germany; Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,X. Baraliakos, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; F. Heldmann, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Callhoff, MD, German Rheumatism Research Center; R. Suppiah, MD, Departments of Rheumatology, and Counties Manukau District Health Boards; F.M. McQueen, MD, Department of Rheumatology, University of Auckland; D. Krause, MD, Rheumatology Practice; C. Klink, MD, Rheumatology Practice; E. Schmitz-Bortz, MD, Rheumatology Practice; M. Igelmann, MD, Rheumatology Practice; L. Kalthoff, MD, Rheumatology Practice; U. Kiltz, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; A. Schmuedderich, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet; J. Braun, MD, Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet
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Pinter NK, McVige J, Mechtler L. Basilar Invagination, Basilar Impression, and Platybasia: Clinical and Imaging Aspects. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2016; 20:49. [DOI: 10.1007/s11916-016-0580-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Narváez JA, Hernández-Gañán J, Isern J, Sánchez-Fernández JJ. Rheumatic diseases of the spine: imaging diagnosis. Radiologia 2016; 58 Suppl 1:35-49. [PMID: 26908249 DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 11/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Spinal involvement is common both in the spondyloarthritides and in rheumatoid arthritis, in which the cervical segment is selectively affected. Rheumatoid involvement of the cervical spine has characteristic radiologic manifestations, fundamentally different patterns of atlantoaxial instability. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the technique of choice for evaluating the possible repercussions of atlantoaxial instability on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as well as for evaluating parameters indicative of active inflammation, such as bone edema and synovitis. Axial involvement is characteristic in the spondyloarthritides and has distinctive manifestations on plain-film X-rays, which reflect destructive and reparative phenomena. The use of MRI has changed the conception of spondyloarthritis because it is able to directly detect the inflammatory changes that form part of the disease, making it possible to establish the diagnosis early in the disease process, when plain-film X-ray findings are normal (non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis), to assess the prognosis of the disease, and to contribute to treatment planning.
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- J A Narváez
- Sección de Radiología Músculo-Esquelética, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, ĹHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España.
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- Sección de Radiología Músculo-Esquelética, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, ĹHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Sección de Radiología Músculo-Esquelética, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, ĹHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Institut de Diagnòstic per la Imatge, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, ĹHospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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Cervical spine involvement commonly occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially those with inadequate treatment or severe disease forms. The most common site affected by RA is the atlantoaxial joint, potentially resulting in atlantoaxial instability, with cervical pain and neurological deficits. The second most common site of involvement is the subaxial cervical spine, often with subluxation, resulting in nerve root or spinal cord compression. In this paper, the authors review the most commonly used plain radiographic criteria to diagnose cervical instabilities seen with RA. Finally, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cervical CT and MRI in the setting of cervical involvement in RA.
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Söderman T, Olerud C, Shalabi A, Alavi K, Sundin A. Static and dynamic CT imaging of the cervical spine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Skeletal Radiol 2015; 44:241-8. [PMID: 25227660 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-014-2000-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare CR with CT (static and dynamic) to evaluate upper spine instability and to determine if CT in flexion adds value compared to MR imaging in neutral position to assess compression of the subarachnoid space and of the spinal cord. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-one consecutive patients with atlantoaxial subluxation due to rheumatoid arthritis planned for atlantoaxial fusion were included. CT and MRI were performed with the neck in the neutral position and CT also in flexion. CR in neutral position and flexion were obtained in all patients except for one subject who underwent examination in flexion and extension. RESULTS CR and CT measurements of atlantoaxial subluxation correlated but were larger by CR than CT in flexion, however, the degree of vertical dislocation was similar with both techniques irrespective of the position of the neck. Cervical motion was larger at CR than at CT. The spinal cord compression was significantly worse at CT obtained in the flexed position as compared to MR imaging in the neutral position. CONCLUSIONS Functional CR remains the primary imaging method but CT in the flexed position might be useful in the preoperative imaging work-up, as subarachnoid space involvement may be an indicator for the development of neurologic dysfunction.
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- Tomas Söderman
- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, 751 85, Uppsala, Sweden,
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Zhovtis Ryerson L, Herbert J, Howard J, Kister I. Adult-onset spastic paraparesis: an approach to diagnostic work-up. J Neurol Sci 2014; 346:43-50. [PMID: 25263600 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2014.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Revised: 08/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Adult-onset, chronic progressive spastic paraparesis may be due to a large number of causes and poses a diagnostic challenge. There are no recent evidence-based guidelines or comprehensive reviews to help guide diagnostic work-up. We survey the literature on chronic progressive spastic paraparesis, with special emphasis on myelopathies, and propose a practical, MRI-based approach to facilitate the diagnostic process. Building on neuro-anatomic and radiographic conventions, we classify spinal MRI findings into six patterns: extradural; intradural/extramedullary; Intramedullary; Intramedullary-Tract specific; Spinal Cord Atrophy; and Normal Appearing Spinal Cord. A comprehensive differential diagnosis of chronic progressive myelopathy for each of the six patterns is generated. We highlight some of the more common and/or treatable causes of progressive spastic paraparesis and provide clinical pointers that may assist clinicians in arriving at the diagnosis. We outline a practical, comprehensive MRI-based algorithm to diagnosing adult-onset chronic progressive myelopathy.
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- NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, New York, NY, USA
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- NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, New York, NY, USA
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- NYU Langone Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, New York, NY, USA
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Grande MD, Grande FD, Carrino J, Bingham CO, Louie GH. Cervical spine involvement early in the course of rheumatoid arthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2014; 43:738-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2013.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2013] [Revised: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/06/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Horsburgh A, Matys T, Kirollos RW, Massoud TF. Tuber cinereum proximity to critical major arteries: a morphometric imaging analysis relevant to endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2013; 155:891-900. [PMID: 23468037 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-013-1661-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Arterial bleeding in the interpeduncular fossa is a dreaded complication of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). When the "safe zone" of the tuber cinereum (TC) is fenestrated, the basilar artery tip (BT) or its branches may be encountered below the third ventriclular floor. Major arterial injuries might be avoided by careful preoperative planning. We aimed to establish previously unavailable normal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MR angiographic (MRA) morphometry and configuration of the BT and posterior cerebral artery P1 segments relative to the TC. METHODS We analyzed images of 82 patients with non-dilated ventricles (mean Evans' index 0.26), and lying in a neutral head position (mean cervico-medullary angle 141°). We cross-referenced axial MRAs with sagittal MRIs to measure distances of BT and P1 segments from the TC, and to classify the location of the BT in the interpeduncular and suprasellar cisterns. We correlated the sagittal areas of these cisterns and patients' ages with the TC-to-artery distances using regression analysis. RESULTS The BT, right P1 and left P1 segments were a mean 4.9 mm, 5.5 mm, and 5.7 mm respectively from the TC. Seventy-four percent of BTs were anterior to the mammillary bodies. These distances and locations did not correlate with age (mean 53 years) or size of basal cisterns. CONCLUSIONS The normal BT and P1 segments are anatomically close to the TC and potentially at risk during ETV in adults of all ages. The new morphometric data presented, along with cross-referencing of preoperative multiplanar images, could help reduce vascular complications during ETV.
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- Avril Horsburgh
- Section of Neuroradiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Matys T, Horsburgh A, Kirollos RW, Massoud TF. The aqueduct of Sylvius: applied 3-T magnetic resonance imaging anatomy and morphometry with neuroendoscopic relevance. Neurosurgery 2013; 73:ons132-40; discussion ons140. [PMID: 23615083 DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000430286.08552.ca] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aqueduct of Sylvius (AqSylv) is a structure of increasing importance in neuroendoscopic procedures. However, there is currently no clear and adequate description of the normal anatomy of the AqSylv. OBJECTIVE To study in detail hitherto unavailable normal magnetic resonance imaging morphometry and anatomic variants of the AqSylv. METHODS We retrospectively studied normal midsagittal T1-weighted 3-T magnetic resonance images in 100 patients. We measured widths of the AqSylv pars anterior, ampulla, and pars posterior; its narrowest point; and its length. We recorded angulation of the AqSylv relative to the third ventricle as multiple deviations of the long axis of the AqSylv from the Talairach bicommissural line. We statistically determined age- and sex-related changes in AqSylv morphometry using the Pearson correlation coefficient. We measured angulation of the AqSylv relative to the fourth ventricle and correlated this to the cervicomedullary angle (a surrogate for head position). RESULTS Patients were 13 to 83 years of age (45% male, 55% female). Mean morphometrics were as follows: pars anterior width, 1.1 mm; ampulla width, 1.2 mm; pars posterior width, 1.4 mm; length, 14.1 mm; narrowest point, 0.9 mm; and angulation in relation to the third and fourth ventricles, 26° and 18°, respectively. Age correlated positively with width and negatively with length of the AqSylv. There was no correlation between AqSylv alignment relative to the foramen magnum and the cervicomedullary angle. CONCLUSION Normative dimensions of the AqSylv in vivo are at variance with published cadaveric morphometrics. The AqSylv widens and shortens with cerebral involution. Awareness of these normal morphometrics is highly useful when stent placement is an option during aqueductoplasty. Reported data are valuable in guiding neuroendoscopic management of hydrocephalus and aqueductal stenosis.
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- Tomasz Matys
- *Section of Neuroradiology; and ‡Department of Neurosurgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom; §Department of Radiology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Shimada H, Abematsu M, Ishido Y, Kawamura I, Tominaga H, Zenmyo M, Yamamoto T, Taketomi E, Komiya S, Ijiri K. Classification of odontoid destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using reconstructed computed tomography: reference to vertical migration. J Rheumatol 2011; 38:863-7. [PMID: 21362768 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.100942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To reveal the factors that determine the natural course of subluxation of occipital-cervical lesions in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The atlanto-axial region is one of the most common locations for lesions in RA. Some cases progress from reducible atlanto-axial subluxation (AAS) to irreducible vertical migration, while others continue to exhibit reducible AAS. No study has revealed the factors that determine the natural course of subluxation. We focus on the odontoid as a key structure of the progression of occipito-cervical lesions and investigated this region in patients with RA using reconstructive computed tomography (CT) images, and analyzed factors in association with CT findings. METHODS Fifty-eight patients with RA and 40 age-matched controls, all women, were studied. Associated factors, including C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, steroid usage, and the severity of local osteoporosis, were analyzed as measurements in association with odontoid destruction. RESULTS The destruction of odontoid and atlanto-odontoid joint were common in patients with RA. The more destruction observed in the odontoid process, the greater is the degree of progression of vertical migration. Local osteoporosis is a significant factor in odontoid destruction, based on a cortico-cancellous index of 42% in cases of grade III odontoid destruction. CONCLUSION The odontoid process is a key structure in the progression of occipito-cervical lesions in patients with RA.
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- Hirofumi Shimada
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan
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Conca W, Al-Salam S, Ding HJ, Mohd Thabit AA, Hussein H, Koc A, Karatepe AG, Gunaydin R, Kaya T, Lee YH, Park W, Jin Choi H, Jae Hong S, Hee Lee C, Suh CH, Hwang JY, Park SW, Lee J, Wong RH, Shiu LJ, Huang CH, Lee HS, Cheng-Chung Wei J, Surkan E, Fuat ES, Alpaslan A, Gary M, Vijitha DS, Ashraf EM, Robert M, Mbiantcha M, Nguelefack TB, Ndontsa BL, Tane P, Kamanyi A, Karadag O, Yilmaz S, Kisacik B, Kalyoncu U, Tezcan E, Yilmaz S, Ozgen M, Kaskari D, Direskeneli H, Kiraz S, Ertenli I, Dinc A, Capkin E, Karkucak M, Kose MM, Cakmak VA, Turkyilmaz AK, Tosun M, Baykal T, Senel K, Alp F, Erdal A, Ugur M, Ediz L, Tuluce Y, Ozkol H, Hiz O, Gulcu E, Toprak M, Kokkonen H, Mullazehi M, Ronnelid J, Rantapaa-Dahlqvist S, Bodur H, Rezvani A, Andersone D, Bulina I, Jaunalksne I, Batmaz I, Karakoc M, Yazici S, Cevik R, Nas K, Sarac AJ, Atilgan Z, Budak S, Arman MI, Ozcan E, Esmaeilzadeh S, Sen E, Baysak T, Kayikci O, Pamuk ON, Arican O, Donmez S, Pamuk GE, Cakir N, Koyuncu H, Gun K, Uludag M, Ornek NI, Suzen S, Battal H, Karamehmetoglu S, Senel K, Baykal T, Baygutalp F, Kiziltunc A, Ugur M, Yildirim S, Hatemi G, Yurdakul S, Fresko I, Ozdogan H, Ebru T, Murat B, Serdar K, Mert C, Ufuk U, Nurettin T, Smolen JS, Freundlich B, Pavelka K, Nash P, Miranda P, Hammond C, Vlahos B, Pedersen R, Koenig AS, Zinnuroglu M, Erden Z, Gogus F, Yalcin T, Bal A, Dulgeroglu D, Cakci A, Yalcin T, Bal A, Dulgeroglu D, Cakci A, Takeuchi T, Tanaka Y, Amano K, Hoshi D, Nawata M, Nagasawa H, Satoh E, Saito K, Kaneko Y, Fukuyo S, Kurasawa T, Hanami K, Kameda H, Yamanaka H. Thematic stream: inflammatory arthritis (PP01-PP31): PP01. Autoinflammatory Synovitis in Familial Mediterranean Fever is Characterized by Numerous Neutrophils Lacking Myeloperoxidase and Lysozyme, Macrophages, Mast Cells and B Cells, Up-Regulation of Galectin-1, P65 (REL A)/NF-KB and Inos, but not COX-2. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ker097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective radiographic study. OBJECTIVE To elucidate the kinematic relationships of the upper cervical spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA To our knowledge, few reports have described the kinematic relationships of the upper cervical spine in patients with general age-related cervical spondylosis. METHODS We performed Kinetic magnetic resonance imaging for 295 consecutive patients experiencing neck pain without neurologic symptoms. Subjects with rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic history, and severe degenerative changes in the upper cervical spine were excluded. Anterior atlantodens interval (AADI) and the cervicomedullary angle in 3 different postures were measured, and the variations in each value between flexion and neutral (F-N), neutral and extension (N-E), and flexion and extension (F-E) were calculated. The subjects were classified into 3 groups according to the space available for the cord values (A: <or=14 mm, B: 14-15 mm, C: >or=15 mm). RESULTS AADI significantly increased from extension to flexion posture, however, no significant differences were observed in every posture among the groups. F-N variation in AADI showed no significant differences among the groups; however, N-E variation between Groups A and C and between Groups B and C and F-E variation between Groups A and C showed significant differences. The cervicomedullary angle significantly increased from flexion to extension posture, however, no significant differences were observed in every posture among the groups. Angle variations among the groups showed no significant differences, except for F-N angle variation between Groups B and C. None of the variations in AADI and the cervicomedullary angle were significantly correlated. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that only the kinematics of the atlantoaxial movement, especially the posterior movement, was greatly affected by the narrowing of space available for the cord. The central atlantoaxial joint may be closely related to the mechanisms for protecting the spinal cord by restriction of the atlantoaxial movement.
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Nagayoshi R, Ijiri K, Takenouchi T, Taketomi E, Sakakima H, Komiya S. Evaluation of occipitocervical subluxation in rheumatoid arthritis patients, using coronal-view reconstructive computed tomography. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009; 34:E879-81. [PMID: 19910756 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181b26cc9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Reconstructive computed tomography (CT) study of occipito-atlanto and atlantoaxial joints in RA patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The occipitocervical region is one of the most common sites of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although lateral radiography has been used for the diagnosis of atlantoaxial subluxation and vertical subluxation, reconstructive CT imaging of the occipito-atlanto and atlantoaxial joints is more sensitive in detecting morphologic changes in this region. We investigated this region in RA patients, using coronal-view reconstructive CT images, and examined the relationship between the morphology and other radiographic parameters. METHODS The occipitocervical region was examined in 58 female RA patients by reconstructive CT, plain radiography, and MRI. The degree of destructive change on reconstructive CT was compared to that on other radiographic evaluations. RESULTS Coronal-view reconstructive CT revealed primary destructive changes before detection by lateral radiography, using Redlund-Johnell or Ranawat values. A Redlund-Johnell value less than 34 mm was diagnostic for occipitocervical subluxation in female RA patients. CONCLUSION Coronal-view reconstructive CT is useful for the diagnosis of occipitocervical joint subluxation in RA.
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Wang S, Wang C, Passias PG, Li G, Yan M, Zhou H. Interobserver and intraobserver reliability of the cervicomedullary angle in a normal adult population. Eur Spine J 2009; 18:1349-54. [PMID: 19653012 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-1112-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2009] [Revised: 06/12/2009] [Accepted: 07/19/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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CMA values have been effectively used to evaluate the amount of BI, the brainstem and medulla compression, and the amount of postoperative decompression. However, the reliability and reproducibility of this measurement have yet to be determined. In addition, the information that is available concerning CMA values in normal individuals has been limited to small series of patients. We recruited 200 patients that underwent MR imaging of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) for unrelated reasons. None of the patients had evidence of abnormalities at the CVJ. Two senior spine surgeons then measured the CMAs of these patients in a blind manner on three separate occasions. The CMA values ranged from 139.0 degrees to 175.5 degrees , with an average value of 158.46 degrees , and a 95% confidence interval from 144.8 degrees to 172.1 degrees . Overall, the CMA had excellent intraobserver repeatability and interobserver reliability. The CMA also had excellent intraobserver repeatability based on both the age and gender of the patients (P = 0.87 and 0.93, respectively). At the same time, the CMA also demonstrated excellent interobserver reliability based on gender (P = 0.97), while good interobserver reliability based on patients age (P = 0.23). No significant correlation between the actual CMA values and the patients' gender (P = 0.17), age (P = 0.058), or spin-echo series used (P = 0.342). This study demonstrated that CMA values obtained from midsagittal T1 MR images were a highly reliable and repeatable measurement. The data reported in this study can be used as baseline parameters for normal individuals.
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- Shenglin Wang
- Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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Cakir B, Käfer W, Reichel H, Schmidt R. [Surgery of the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnostics and indication]. Orthopade 2008; 37:1127-40; quiz 1141. [PMID: 18946657 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-008-1371-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The cervical spine is often affected in rheumatoid arthritis. Beside destructive changes, instabilities can occur, mainly in the upper cervical spine. Typical symptoms are missing so that routine x-ray examinations are needed to prevent severe consequences up to death. AP/lateral cervical spine x-rays and lateral functional x-rays are the standard diagnostic tool. Depending on the findings, further neurological examination and MRI must be initiated. Aim is the early recognition, respectively prevention of myelopathy. Therapy includes stage dependent conservative and surgical measures.
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- B Cakir
- Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Ulm am RKU, Ulm.
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Narváez JA, Narváez J, Serrallonga M, De Lama E, de Albert M, Mast R, Nolla JM. Cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: correlation between neurological manifestations and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008; 47:1814-9. [PMID: 18927193 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ken314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the correlation between neurological deficits indicative of compressive myelopathy and MRI findings in a series of patients with RA and symptomatic involvement of the cervical spine. METHODS Forty-one consecutive patients with RA were studied using cervical spine MRI. Unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to identify MRI parameters of cervical spine involvement associated with the development of neurological dysfunction. RESULTS The mean age of the 41 patients (33 women and 8 men) was 59 yrs (range 23-82 yrs), while the median disease duration was 18 +/- 9 yrs (range 4-40 yrs). According to Ranawat's classification, 17 (42%) patients were in Class I, 21 (51%) in Class II and 3 (7%) in Class III. Thus, patients with clinical manifestations of compressive myelopathy (Ranawat's Class II + III) represented 58% (24/41) of all cases. Among the different MRI parameters of cervical spine involvement analysed, only the presence of atlantoaxial spinal canal stenosis [odds ratio (OR) 4.55; 95% CI 1.14-18.15], atlantoaxial cervical cord compression (OR 9.6; 95% CI 1.08-85.16) and subaxial myelopathy changes (OR 11.43; 95% CI 1.3-100.81) were associated with a significantly increased risk for neurological dysfunction (Ranawat's Class II or III). CONCLUSION In RA patients with symptomatic cervical spine involvement, there is a strong correlation between the development of neurological dysfunction and MRI identification of atlantoaxial spinal canal stenosis, especially in those cases with evidence of upper cervical cord or brainstem compression and subaxial myelopathy changes.
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- J A Narváez
- Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Feixa Llarga s/n. 08907, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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Gupta V, Khandelwal N, Mathuria SN, Singh P, Pathak A, Suri S. Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2007; 31:354-9. [PMID: 17538278 DOI: 10.1097/01.rct.0000238009.57307.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in craniovertebral junction (CVJ) abnormalities. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five patients with suspected CVJ abnormalities underwent dynamic MRI of the CVJ, and in 20 of these patients, noncontrast computed tomography scan of the CVJ was done. The images were evaluated for atlantoaxial instability (AAI), spinal canal narrowing, cord compression, presence of altered cord signal intensity, and bony abnormalities in neutral, flexion, and extension. RESULTS Dynamic MRI detected 15 cases of AAI (10 fixed and 5 mobile AAI), 21 patients had varying degrees of spinal canal narrowing. Five patients showed increased narrowing on flexion/extension. Two patients demonstrated direct cord compression in flexion, whereas in neutral position, only dural compression was seen. One patient had cord compression on extension that was not seen in neutral or flexed position. CONCLUSION Dynamic MRI was able to detect cases of cord compression that were not seen in neutral position and was diagnostic in all cases of mobile AAI where mobility at this joint affects the treatment options. Dynamic MRI is extremely useful for evaluating craniovertebral junction abnormalities and, in particular, cord compression.
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- Vivek Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Rheumatic manifestation at the cervical spine occurs in more than 50% of all cases in the natural course of this disease. The first cervical manifestation takes place in the upper cervical spine. The initial involvement of the C1/C2 segment leads to atlantodental subluxation. Progressive destruction can result in vertical instability, which is characterized by cranial subluxation of the odontoid process with the danger of resulting stenosis and cervical myelopathy. The goal of diagnosis has to be the early recognition of these changes to establish an effective treatment protocol. Persistent pain, neurological deficits, and progressive radiological signs for instability are indications for operative stabilizing procedures. These procedures avoid progressive destruction and improve the prognosis regarding pain decrease, regression of neurological deficits, and life expectancy.
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- C E Heyde
- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Charité, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Universitätsmedizin, Berlin.
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The cervical spine often becomes involved early in the course of rheumatoid arthritis, leading to three different patterns of instability: atlantoaxial subluxation, atlantoaxial impaction, and subaxial subluxation. Although radiographic changes are common, the prevalence of neurologic injury is relatively low. The primary goal of treatment is to prevent permanent neurologic injury while avoiding potentially dangerous and unnecessary surgery. Strategies include patient education, lifestyle modification, regular radiographic follow-up, and early surgical intervention, when indicated. Magnetic resonance imaging is indicated when neurologic deficit (myelopathy) occurs or when plain radiographs show atlantoaxial subluxation with a posterior atlantodental interval < or =14 mm, any degree of atlantoaxial impaction, or subaxial stenosis with a canal diameter < or =14 mm. Surgery should be considered promptly for any of the following: progressive neurologic deficit, chronic neck pain in the setting of radiographic instability that does not respond to nonnarcotic pain medication, any degree of atlantoaxial impaction or cord stenosis, a posterior atlantodental interval < or =14 mm, atlantoaxial impaction represented by odontoid migration > or =5 mm rostral to McGregor's line, sagittal canal diameter <14 mm, or a cervicomedullary angle <135 degrees.
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- David H Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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The axial skeleton is a target for both spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While conventional radiography allows the clear documentation of the late stages of inflammatory changes, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sensitive enough to depict early inflammatory lesions. It is, therefore, of particular importance for radiologists and clinicians to know the MRI appearances of inflammatory changes of the axial skeleton in rheumatoid diseases. Typical lesions in ankylosing spondylitis and related conditions comprise spondylitis (Romanus lesion), spondylodiscitis (Andersson lesion), arthritis of the apophyseal joints, the costovertebral and costotransverse joints, and insufficiency fractures of the ankylosed vertebral spine (non-inflammatory type of Andersson lesion). Sacroiliitis is associated with chronic changes such as sclerosis, erosions, transarticular bone bridges, periarticular accumulation of fatty tissue and ankylosis. In addition, acute findings include capsulitis, juxta-articular osteitis and the enhancement of the joint space after contrast medium administration. Another important sign of spondyloarthritis is enthesitis, which affects the interspinal and supraspinal ligaments of the vertebral spine and the interosseous ligaments in the retroarticular space of the sacroiliac joints. The main site of manifestation of spinal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis is the cervical spine. Typical changes are the destruction of the atlantoaxial complex by pannus tissue with subsequent atlantoaxial subluxation, basilar impression and erosion of the dens axis. Changes in the lower segments of the cervical spine are destruction of the apophyseal joints resulting in the so-called stepladder phenomenon. Because of the uniform response of the discovertebral complex to different noxae, a number of different conditions must be distinguished on the basis of the patient's clinical findings and history in combination with their imaging appearance. These conditions comprise degenerative disc disease, septic spondylodiscitis, Scheuermann's disease, Paget's disease and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).
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- Kay-Geert A Hermann
- Department of Radiology, Charité Campus Mitte, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Schumannstr. 20/21, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating polyarthropathic degenerative condition. Eighty-six percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have cervical spine involvement. Often these lesions are clinically asymptomatic or symptoms are erroneously attributed to peripheral manifestation of the patient's rheumatoid disease. Because these lesions are common and missed diagnosis can result in death, early recognition is vital. PURPOSE The purpose of this literature review is to identify common lesions present in the rheumatoid neck and review diagnostic methods as well as treatment options for those requiring surgical intervention. STUDY DESIGN A review of the English medical literature with focus on more recent studies on the presentation, diagnosis, management, surgical treatment and clinical outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine. METHODS A comprehensive literature review of the English medical literature obtained through Medline up to November 2003 was performed identifying relevant and more recent articles that addressed the presentation, evaluation, surgical management and outcomes of rheumatoid patients with cervical spine involvement. RESULTS If left untreated, a large percentage of rheumatoid patients with cervical spine involvement progress toward complex instability patterns resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Once myelopathy occurs, prognosis for neurologic recovery and long-term survival is poor. In properly selected patients, anterior and/or posterior cervical procedures can prevent neurologic injuries and preserve remaining function. CONCLUSION Cervical spine involvement in the rheumatoid patient is common and progressive. Early diagnosis and treatment is imperative; however, surgical intervention should be considered carefully because associated morbidity and mortality is high.
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- Francis H Shen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063 POB, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Kosaka E, Ishihara H, Osada R, Nakamura H, Kimura T. Periodontoid pannus migration into the spinal canal with reduction of rheumatoid atlantoaxial subluxation: a case report. J Orthop Sci 2003; 7:703-6. [PMID: 12486477 DOI: 10.1007/s007760200125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We report a patient with rheumatoid arthritis in whom periodontoid pannus migrated into the spinal canal with reduction of atlantoaxial subluxation. In this case, magnetic resonance imaging in the extension position was valuable for determining the therapeutic strategy.
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- Eiko Kosaka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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Cervical spine involvement occurs in over half of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The most common abnormality is atlantoaxial dislocation, followed by atlantooccipital arthritis with cranial settling and by lesions of the lower cervical spine. Cervical spine involvement usually occurs in patients with severe RA. Pain and evidence of spinal cord injury are the main symptoms. The presence of symptoms is not correlated with the severity of radiological abnormalities. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging provide detailed images of the bone and spinal cord lesions. Because the course is unpredictable, conservatively treated patients usually require regular follow-up. Surgery is in order in patients with pain unresponsive to major narcotics or with progressive neurological impairment. The choice between the anterior and the posterior route depends on the experience of the surgical team. It is reasonable to stabilize the spine before the development of cranial settling or major neurological loss (Ranawat's stage III). The good functional results of spinal surgery are frequently overshadowed by major impairments related to severe peripheral joint disease. Safety is acceptable when somatosensory evoked responses are monitored intraoperatively. Surgery can provide substantial improvements in symptoms, particularly pain.
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- Agnès Bouchaud-Chabot
- Fédération de Rhumatologie, Centre Viggo-Petersen, Hĵpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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The year 2000 was characterized by euphoria among clinicians based on the continued and consolidated success of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibition but also by problems caused by the high cost of this therapy. Looking at the risks and adverse effects has only begun, and there is so far a remarkable lack of publications dealing with this topic. Leflunomide also emerges as an established disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Other therapies include the cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) inhibitors, which are tolerated better by the gastrointestinal system but raise concerns regarding thromboembolism in patients at risk. The enthusiasm regarding Cox-2 inhibitors is somewhat tempered by recent reports of thromboembolic complications, although those have been rare. The advances in research regarding mechanisms of inflammation and pathogenesis continue to generate new therapeutic approaches, which, however, remain mostly experimental. The complexity of genetics has been emphasized by reports on susceptibility and severity relation to TNF, mannose-binding lectin, and gamma-interferon polymorphism. Epidemiologic studies focusing on prevalence, incidence and outcome continue to deliver conflicting messages. One major worry relates to chronic inflammation in RA and other rheumatic diseases as putative cause of accelerated atherosclerosis.
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- F A Wollheim
- Department of Rheumatology, Lund University Hospital, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden.
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