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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Ultrasonography has been used in clinical medicine since the 1950s.
  • Its application in rheumatology advanced significantly in the 1990s due to technological progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and current status of ultrasonography in rheumatology.
  • To highlight its role in optimizing diagnosis, therapy, and disease monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and ongoing research in rheumatological ultrasonography.
  • Focus on defining ultrasound abnormalities, establishing validity, reproducibility, and responsiveness.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasonography is now a widely accepted clinical tool in rheumatology.
  • It demonstrates high sensitivity for detecting inflammation, surpassing clinical examination in some cases.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonography plays a crucial role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and guiding therapeutic decisions in rheumatology.
  • Further research is needed to fully optimize its application and address future challenges in disease management.