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Fig. 2 | Arthritis Research & Therapy

Fig. 2

From: Fluorescence optical imaging in pediatric patients with inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint diseases: a comparative study with ultrasonography

Fig. 2

FOI findings in a 17-year-old patient with clinically active seronegative polyarthritis (group I). Increased signal intensities as a sign of active inflammation (synovitis) can be seen in both hands especially in P1 as follows: high signal intensities (FOIAS grade 3) in MCP 4 + 5, PIP 3 + 5, and DIP 3 of the right hand; moderate signal intensities (FOIAS grade 2) in MCP 2, PIP 2 + 4, and DIP 2 of the right hand; and FOIAS grade 1 in IP of the right hand and DIP 2 + 3 and PIP 2 + 3 + 5 of the left hand. PVM Prima Vista Mode, P1–P3 FOI phases 1–3

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