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Table 2 Quantitative assessment of MRI findings as graded by the central readers

From: Achilles tendon enthesitis evaluated by MRI assessments in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis: a report of the methodology of the ACHILLES trial

Parameter Name

Value Range

Bone oedema, PsAMRIS

0 = absent

1 = 1–33%

2 = 34–66%

3 = ≥ 67%

Bone oedema, adapted to heel

0 = absent

1a = 1–33% with oedema length ≤ 0.5 cm

1b = 1–33% with oedema length > 0.5 cm

2 = 34–66%

3 = ≥ 67%

Bone erosion, PsAMRIS

0 = absent

1 = 1–10%

2 = 11–20%

3 = 21–30%

10 = 91–100%

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