How to apply Larsen score in evaluating radiographs of rheumatoid arthritis in long-term studies.

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Abstract

Radiographs of rheumatoid arthritis in longterm multicenter trials vary in quality and precision, making the uniform evaluation of soft tissue swelling, osteoporosis and the size of erosions difficult. A modification of Larsen Score is presented in which only major differences in osseous and joint space changes are determined.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 22, Issue 10, pp. 1974-5

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