Conventional radiography remains the first-line tool for monitoring disease progression.
: Early thinning of the bone near affected joints. The Rheumatoid Hand: Diagnostic Imaging
Hand and Wrist Rheumatoid Arthritis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf most frequently in the MCP (knuckle)
Diagnostic imaging provides an objective assessment of joint involvement to help rheumatologists create effective therapeutic plans. Key features across different imaging modalities include: Radiographic Features (X-ray) PIP (middle finger)
: Symmetrical loss of cartilage, most frequently in the MCP (knuckle), PIP (middle finger), and carpal (wrist) joints.