5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  An international consensus group developed a standardized MRI protocol for sacroiliac joints in axial spondyloarthritis.

• 2

  The protocol includes a minimum of four MRI sequences to visualize inflammation and structural damage in the sacroiliac joints.

• 3

  Key findings indicate that three-dimensional gradient echo techniques have superior sensitivity and specificity for erosion detection.

• 4

  The total scan time for the four-sequence protocol is around 15 minutes, with potential reductions on newer 3T scanners.

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  The consensus recommendations were approved by 91% of the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society members.