HIMRISS scores at baseline and 8 weeks for BML and synovitis-effusion recorded by 3 readers experienced in the HIMRISS method in 23 patients with osteoarthritis receiving intraarticular injection with corticosteroid.
| Baseline, Mean (SD) | 8 Weeks, Mean (SD) | Change, Mean (SD) | Maximum Possible Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BML femur | 13.05 (16.90) | 13.93 (17.94) | 0.87 (9.92) | 0–65 |
| BML acetabulum | 6.45 (8.35) | 6.99 (8.66) | 0.54 (3.14) | 0–35 |
| Synovitis-effusion | 11.04 (7.76) | 12.23 (7.85) | 1.19 (3.22) | 0–30 |
HIMRISS: Hip Inflammation Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring System; BML: bone marrow lesions.