Saketkoo and Quinet classified lupus arthropathy based on clinical and imaging findings. This classification was modified by Ball and Bell.
Patient selection: SLE
Parameters:
(1) synovial inflammation
(2) erosive arthropathy
(3) joint deformity
|
Synovial Inflammation |
Erosive Arthropathy |
Joint Deformity |
Type |
|
absent |
absent |
absent |
1 (SLE arthralgia) |
|
present |
absent |
absent |
2 |
|
present |
present |
absent |
3 |
|
present |
mechanically erosive |
present |
4 |
|
present |
synovial erosive |
present |
5 |
|
variable |
absent |
present |
6 (Jaccoud’s arthropathy) |
where:
• The addition of Jaccoud’s arthropathy was suggested by Ball and Bell.
• There are 8 combinations of 3 variables. The 2 not covered involve inflammation absent and erosive arthropathy present.
Purpose: To classify a patient with lupus and joint findings based on a modification of the scheme of Saketkoo and Quinet.
Specialty: Immunology/Rheumatology
Objective: imaging studies, laboratory tests, criteria for diagnosis, severity, prognosis, stage
ICD-10: M32,
