Outcomes in Patients with Enthesitis-Related Arthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Sarma Pradip Kumar, Misra Ramnath, Aggarwal Amita
Primary Institution: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the outcomes of patients with enthesitis-related arthritis using the Juvenile Arthritis Damage Index (JADI) and correlate it with traditional outcome measures.
Conclusion
Three fourths of the patients with enthesitis-related arthritis had functional limitations, and the JADI tool, while useful, underestimates joint damage and does not assess spinal limitations or enthesitis.
Supporting Evidence
- 63.3% of patients had active enthesitis.
- 65.3% of patients lost some years of education.
- 34.7% of patients had damaged joints according to the JADI-A score.
Takeaway
This study looked at kids with a type of arthritis and found that many of them have trouble moving and doing everyday things, even if their joints don't seem too damaged.
Methodology
The study involved 49 patients with enthesitis-related arthritis, assessing their functional status and joint damage using the Juvenile Arthritis Damage Index (JADI) and other traditional measures.
Potential Biases
The study may have selection bias as it was conducted in a tertiary care setting, potentially including more severe cases.
Limitations
The study has a small sample size, is cross-sectional, and lacks radiological outcomes.
Participant Demographics
All participants were male, with a median age of 18 years and a median disease duration of 6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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