Table II.
Methods of assessment of joint involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
| Scale | Number of parameters and assessed systems | Assessment of joint involvement |
|---|---|---|
| BILAG 2004 | 86 parameters 8 systems |
Mild inflammation (BILAG C) Moderate inflammation (BILAG B) Severe inflammation (BILAG A) |
| SLEDAI-2K | 24 parameters 9 systems |
4 point if confirmed inflammatory process in 2 or more peripheral joints |
| ECLAM | 12 parameters 8 systems |
1 point non-destructive arthritis of at least 2 joints progressive arthalgia |
| SLAM-R | 30 parameters 9 symptoms |
1 point – join pain alone 2 points – pain with objective synovitis 3 points – pain and synovitis with limitation of joint movement |
BILAG – British Isles Lupus Assessment Group, ECLAM – European Consensus Lupus Activity Measurement, SLAM-R – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity Measure – Revised, SLEDAI – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index.