grading of sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis grading can be achieved using plain radiographs according to the New York criteria .

Classification

• grade 0: normal
• grade I: some blurring of the joint margins - suspicious
• grade II: minimal sclerosis with some erosion
• grade III
  • definite sclerosis on both sides of joint
  • severe erosions with widening of joint space with or without ankylosis
• grade IV: complete ankylosis

See also

• differential diagnosis for sacroiliitis
• ASAS sacroiliitis classification system (MRI)

Siehe auch:

• Sakroiliitis