The RADIAL study integrates point-of-care ultrasound into the diagnostic work-up for suspected inflammatory arthritis. 601 patients, 6 diagnoses, 1 algorithm.
Result: NPV above 90% for most diagnoses. The Double Contour sign for gout: OR 52.66. PPV for RA: 0.85.
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