ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Joint Pain: Idiopathic Arthritis-Child

The authors aim to establish evidence-based imaging guidelines for the initial evaluation and follow-up of children suspected of having juvenile idiopathic arthritis, focusing on both the axial and appendicular skeleton. They utilize the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria and systematic literature analysis to formulate these recommendations, ensuring that the guidelines are grounded in the best available evidence. In cases where literature is insufficient, expert opinion is employed to guide imaging practices.