Publications by authors named "Katja Thorup Aaen"
Article Synopsis
- SpO measured at the fingers in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) can be inaccurate due to conditions like Raynaud's phenomenon, making more central body sensor locations (like the forehead and earlobe) preferable.
- A study assessing the reliability of SpO measurements during the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) involved 82 SSc patients and found significant differences in accuracy, with earlobe and forehead sensors performing better than finger sensors.
- The study revealed the finger sensor had the lowest re-test reliability, suggesting that earlobe or forehead sensors should be used for a more accurate assessment of oxygen saturation in SSc patients during physical tests.
High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography for the assessment of acro-osteolysis and calcinosis in patients with systemic sclerosis.
Frederik Cosedis Enevoldsen Josephine Therkildsen Rasmus Klose-Jensen Amanda Lynggaard Elkjær Esben Uggerby Næser Katja Thorup Aaen
Joint Bone Spine
July 2024
Objective: To assist the development of future treatments in systemic sclerosis (SSc), the development of reliable outcome measures is pivotal. We aimed to evaluate the use of high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) for visualization and gradation of acro-osteolysis (AO) and calcinosis compared to conventional hand radiographs (CR) in patients with SSc.
Methods: HR-pQCT scans of the 2nd to 4th fingers, CR, nail fold capillaroscopy, and a clinical examination were conducted.