Table 2 Frequency of subclinical MSUS lesions in RA patients and their shoulder joints
Subclinical ultrasound shoulder lesions | RA patients (80) No. (%) | Subclinical ultrasound shoulder lesions | RA shoulder joints (160) No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total lesions | 60 (75.0) | Total lesions | 104(65.0) |
Articular lesions | 42 (52.5) | Articular lesions | 59(36.9) |
Peri-articular lesions | 55 (68.8) | Peri-articular lesions | 92(57.5) |
Unilateral lesions | 16 (26.6) | Right shoulder lesions | 54(51.9) |
Bilateral lesions | 44 (73.3) | Left shoulder lesions | 50(48.0) |