Abstract

This study investigates subclinical enthesitis in the context of enthesitis-related arthritis and sacroiliitis associated with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). We examine the presence and impact of subtle inflammation at the entheses, the sites where tendons and ligaments attach to bone, in patients with FMF. Our findings reveal that individuals with FMF exhibit detectable subclinical enthesitis, which may contribute to joint pain and exacerbate sacroiliitis. Understanding these subclinical changes is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment strategies for FMF-related arthritic conditions.