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Georgios Filippou1, Maria Elena Pellegrino2, Adriana Sorce2
1Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Background:
The purpose of the authors' narrative review was to outline the current literature regarding the use of ultrasound in main rheumatic disorders and summarize the updates, specifically about rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and crystal-induced arthropathies.
Methods:
The authors searched on PubMed for articles discussing the major updates regarding the role of ultrasound in the previously mentioned rheumatic conditions.
Results:
The authors have provided the updated definitions, new criteria, and diagnostic scores.
Conclusions:
In rheumatology's dynamic landscape, this review provides valuable insights for researchers and clinicians on ultrasound's role in improving patient care and outcomes in rheumatic diseases.
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