The Use of Imaging in Inflammatory Joint and Vascular Disorders (Original PDF from Publisher)

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Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (June 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455773298
ISBN-13: 978-1455773299
ISBN-13: 9781455773299
eText ISBN: 9781455773565

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Mastering Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Rheumatic and Soft Tissue Disorders: A Clinical Guide

Introduction:

In the realm of diagnosing and monitoring rheumatic and soft tissue ailments, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) has emerged as an indispensable tool for clinicians. The comprehensive and up-to-date information presented in this edition of Rheumatic Disease Clinics empowers readers with the latest best practices in MSUS, enabling them to enhance their diagnostic accuracy and monitoring capabilities.

Section 1: Unveiling Rheumatoid Arthritis with MSUS

MSUS plays a crucial role in diagnosing and assessing disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This section delves into:

  • The MSUS features characteristic of RA, including synovial hypertrophy, effusions, and erosions.
  • The use of MSUS to differentiate RA from other inflammatory conditions.
  • The application of MSUS in monitoring treatment response and predicting disease outcomes.

Section 2: Illuminating Vasculitis through MSUS

Vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels, can manifest in various ways. MSUS offers valuable insights into:

  • The MSUS findings associated with different types of vasculitis, such as giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis.
  • How MSUS aids in detecting vascular involvement and assessing disease severity.
  • The role of MSUS in differentiating vasculitis from other conditions with similar manifestations.

Section 3: Exploring Other Rheumatic and Soft Tissue Disorders with MSUS

Beyond RA and vasculitis, MSUS has proven invaluable in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of other rheumatic and soft tissue disorders. This section covers:

  • The MSUS characteristics of common soft tissue disorders, including enthesopathy, tendinitis, and bursitis.
  • The use of MSUS to evaluate inflammatory diseases, such as lupus and scleroderma.
  • The application of MSUS in guiding interventions and assessing treatment efficacy.

Conclusion:

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics serves as an authoritative guide to the latest advances in musculoskeletal ultrasound. By mastering the techniques described, clinicians can significantly enhance their diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, leading to more accurate and timely interventions for patients with rheumatic and soft tissue disorders.

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Product Details

Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (June 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455773298
ISBN-13: 978-1455773299
ISBN-13: 9781455773299
eText ISBN: 9781455773565

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