Imaging

Ultrasound imaging for the rheumatologist XXXIX. Sonographic assessment of the hip in fibromyalgia patients

G. Meenagh, G. Sakellariou, A. Iagnocco, A. Delle Sedie, L. Riente, E. Filippucci, L. Di Geso, W. Grassi, S. Bombardieri, G. Valesini, C. Montecucco

CER5781
2012 Vol.30, N°3
PI 0319, PF 0321
Imaging

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PMID: 22734970 [PubMed]

Received: 19/06/2012
Accepted : 19/06/2012
In Press: 26/06/2012
Published: 25/06/2012

Abstract

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common form of non-inflammatory rheumatism within the general population with symptoms often mimicking those of arthritis or muscle disorders. Arthralgic symptoms in the region of the hip are commonly mentioned by patients with FMS and one of the diagnostic trigger points for the condition is found around the greater trochanter. To date, no formal imaging studies using ultrasound (US) have been performed in FMS. This study describes the correlation between clinical and US findings in patients presenting with primary FMS to rheumatology clinics. In the majority of the patients, no significant pathological US abnormalities were detected.