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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
The evolution of ultrasound in rheumatology
Taeyoung Kang1, Stefano Lanni, Jackie Nam
1Department of Rheumatology, Yonsei Univeristy Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a powerful tool not only for evaluating joint and related structures but also for assessing disease activity. Ultrasound in rheumatology has rapidly evolved and been incorporated into routine clinical practice over the past decade. Moreover, technological development of equipment has made it more accessible for rheumatologists. We present a review of advances in ultrasound in rheumatology, focusing on major chronological developments.
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