| Assessing rheumatoid arthritis with ultrasound of the hands. | |
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PMID: 21862768 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this video article is to show the sonographic techniques and findings in evaluating the joints of the hands in patients with possible inflammatory arthritis and to review the sonographic appearance and grading of synovitis. CONCLUSION: This video article shows the value of a targeted approach for musculoskeletal ultrasound of the hand and wrist in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. On completion of this video article, the participant should be able to develop an appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach using ultrasound for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. |
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Authors:
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Robert R Lopez-Ben |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Video-Audio Media |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 197 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-08-24 Completed Date: 2011-10-31 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: W422 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Musculoskeletal Radiology Section, Charlotte Radiology, 1701 E Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. |
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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ultrasonography* Hand Joints / ultrasonography* Humans Synovitis / ultrasonography |
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