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What Do Focal Areas Of Sclerosis At Sacro Iliac Joints, Enthesitis And Synovitis In An MRI Report Suggest?

My son 20 year old His latest MRI report is: Focal areas of sclerosis are seen along the artcular surface of both Focal areas of sclerosis. There is reduced joint space with erosion s of articular margins along both sacro iliac joints there is mild enhancement of ligamentous and synovial parts of sacoiliac joints bilaterally representing enthesitis and synovitis respectively Patch abnormal high signal intensity areas on STIR images showing post constrast enhancements are also seen involving the sacrum and iliac bone in sub articular locations representing osteitis. One Doctor prescribed Inj Enbrel The other says that we may try first Inj Endonax Kindly tell me which one is better and side effects.
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Hi,

There seems to be inflammation (Synovitis). Steroid injections do help to reduce the swelling and inflammation and symptomatic relief. If intolerable you can go for that along with prolonged rest.

The other injections helps in bone density improvement, if affordable you can take on it on your doctor's consultation. Studies have shown good results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Prayag, General & Family Physician
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What Do Focal Areas Of Sclerosis At Sacro Iliac Joints, Enthesitis And Synovitis In An MRI Report Suggest?

Hi, There seems to be inflammation (Synovitis). Steroid injections do help to reduce the swelling and inflammation and symptomatic relief. If intolerable you can go for that along with prolonged rest. The other injections helps in bone density improvement, if affordable you can take on it on your doctor s consultation. Studies have shown good results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Abhishek Prayag, General & Family Physician