Musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatologic diseases

Abstract

Musculoskeletal ultrasound has become a valuable imaging tool in the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic disorders. Expertise in recognizing sonographic findings of pathology is the basis for its successful application in clinical use. This article will provide descriptions and a pictorial essay of ultrasound findings in common musculoskeletal manifestations of rheumatologic disorders.

Keywords

Ultrasound / rheumatologic disease / arthritis / synovitis / tenosynovitis / gout / crystal deposition disorder

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