Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) is a popular and important disease assessment tool among rheumatologists. Consequently, many rheumatologists are seeking opportunities to learn how to perform this imaging technique themselves and to…
KEY POINTS • Ultrasound can be used to establish the diagnosis of RA. • Ultrasound allows the examiner to assess small joints and several joint regions at one session, as…
The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) by rheumatologists in the United States has been increasing. Resistance to its adoption in the past included promotion of the use of magnetic resonance…
KEY POINTS • Knowledge of entheseal development in children with JIA is critical. • Ultrasound can differentiate earlier polyartheritis and enthesitis according to ILAR classification criteria. • Knowledge of the…
During the past few years, an increasing number of Asian rheumatologists have taken great interest in ultrasonography for its well-known advantages and wide spectrum of validated applications in daily rheumatology…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that there be at least one rheumatologist per 100,000 persons. In Latin America, there is an estimated need for 5000 specialists. The Pan-American…
KEY POINTS • Spondyloarthritis is the second most common inflammatory rheumatic disorder. • Ultrasound can visualize several pathologic conditions in spondyloarthritis: enthesitis, bone erosions, synovitis, bursitis, and tenosynovitis. • Ultrasound…
KEY POINTS • Artifacts occur frequently in gray-scale ultrasound due to the physical and technical properties of ultrasound. • Some artifacts may be avoided by modifying equipment settings and by…
KEY POINTS • An ultrasound-detected erosion is a cortical break seen in two perpendicular planes. • Ultrasound is a valid and reliable technique for detecting bone erosions. • Ultrasound is…
KEY POINTS • Enthesis represents the site of insertion of tendon, ligament, fascia, or joint capsule into the bone. • Ultrasound is able to visualize the entheseal involvement in the…
