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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
Applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in inflammatory arthritis
Noor Nooh1, Rimaz Turkawi1, Mark Maybury1
1Rheumatology Research Group, Department of Inflammation and Ageing, College of Medicine & Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal ultrasound plays an important role in facilitating diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in rheumatic diseases. This article discusses the utility of ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathy and crystal arthropathy. This article also highlights the implementation challenges and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in enhancing musculoskeletal ultrasound.

