Imaging of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: How does quantitative compare to semi-quantitative MRI scoring?

Contrast-enhanced MRI is commonly used to evaluate temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). However, MRI assessment is limited by qualitative reporting, presence of enhancement in normal joints, and lack of standardized protocols. The purpose of this study is to compare a quantitative MRI analysis, enhancement ratio (ER), to a new semi-quantitative system developed by OMERACT (Outcome Measures in Rheumatology and Clinical Trials).

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