Characteristics of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Atlantoaxial Synovitis Detected by Plain X-ray and MRI
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT02774070
- Lead Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Brief Summary
This study detects the presence of atlantoaxial joint affection in symptomatic versus asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis patients revealed by plain X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine
- Detailed Description
Atlantoaxial joint affection in rheumatoid arthritis patients may have life-threatening complications if not detected early. It may not be detected unless it becomes symptomatic. However, asymptomatic atlantoaxial joint affection is not uncommon. Investigators will try to detect atlantoaxial joint affection at an early stage and its relation to symptomatology and other disease criteria. So investigators will use conventional plain X-ray examination combined with magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine to detect soft tissue as well as bony changes of this condition.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Rheumatoid arthritis patients complaining or not complaining of atlantoaxial affection symptomatology
- Pregnant females
- Patients with pacemakers or metallic bony plates.
- Patients that have claustrophobia
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevelance of atlantoaxial joint affection in clinically and laboratory proven rheumatoid arthritis patients 3 months Prevelance of atlantoaxial joint affection in symptomatic versus asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis patients
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method