We agree with the authors of the comment that caution in the interpretation of MRI is needed, though we think this is generally the case for any kind of imaging techniques. Regarding the axial skeleton including the spine and the sacroiliac joints (SIJs) this is particularly critical if identification of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is pursued. In this context our study1 confirms earlier data.2 We conclude that false positive MRI findings account for much of the confusion that has been created in relation to the Assessments in Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) classification criteria.3 However, Dr Parperis has a different issue4 since he proposes …

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回应： Parperis 的“在一个基于人群的年龄 <45 岁的大型队列中，MRI 变化提示轴向脊柱关节炎的频率”

我们同意评论的作者，即在解释 MRI 时需要谨慎，尽管我们认为这通常适用于任何类型的成像技术。关于包括脊柱和骶髂关节 (SIJs) 在内的轴向骨骼，如果要识别患有轴向脊柱关节炎 (axSpA) 的患者，这一点尤其重要。在这种情况下，我们的研究 1 证实了早期的数据。2 我们得出结论，假阳性 MRI 发现造成了与国际脊柱关节炎协会 (ASAS) 分类标准评估相关的大部分混淆。3 然而，Parperis 博士有不同的看法。问题4，因为他提议......