The expert consensus of diagnosis and treatment for atypical Kashin–Beck disease

Title: The expert consensus of diagnosis and treatment for atypical Kashin–Beck disease
Edition: Original
Classification: Experts consensus
Field: Diagnosis and Treatment
Countries and regions: China
Guidelines users: clinical doctors and endemic disease researchers
Evidence classification method: Improved Delphi Evidence Grading Method
Development unit: the second affiliated hospital of harbin medical university
Registration time: 2023-12-31
Registration number: PREPARE-2024CN112
Purpose of the guideline: Atypical Kashin-Beck disease refers to the cases with no typical clinical signs of Kashin-Beck disease in the metacarpal and phalangeal bones, but calcaneus shortening and talus collapse. At present, the diagnostic criteria do not specifically emphasize the clinical characteristics of atypical Kashin-Beck disease. These patients are often prone to missed diagnosis and treatment. There is currently a lack of consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of atypical Kashin-Beck disease in China. In this context, the consensus was developed to promote standardized diagnosis and treatment of atypical Kashin-Beck disease by clinical doctors and endemic disease researchers.