What sites does the SPARCC index examine?

SPARCC examines 16 sites bilaterally: medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle, supraspinatus insertion, greater trochanter, quadriceps insertion, patellar insertion, Achilles insertion, and plantar fascia. Maximum score = 16.

How does SPARCC compare to MASES and LEI?

SPARCC (16 sites) assesses more peripheral entheses than MASES (13 sites, more axial-focused) and LEI (6 sites). SPARCC is preferred in psoriatic arthritis trials; MASES in AS. LEI has the highest inter-rater reliability.

SPARCC Enthesitis Score

Calculate the Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) Enthesitis Index, evaluating 16 entheseal sites for tenderness in psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

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