Main description:

This book is a practical and evidence-based guide to performing clinical musculoskeletal ultrasound for patients suffering from various rheumatic diseases. It represents the best current thinking on the role of ultrasonography in the assessment of pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. Following introductory chapters covering fundamental techniques and pitfalls of musculoskeletal ultrasound, the book discusses the uses of ultrasound to identify and monitor different rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, pediatric musculoskeletal disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome and inflammatory conditions. It concludes with a chapter dedicated to ultrasound-guided interventional procedures, with illustrations depicting patients and probe positioning. Featuring contributions from a large international group of leaders in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatic Diseases is an authoritative reference for rheumatologists, sonographers, radiologists and orthopedic specialists.

Contents:

Foreword.-Preface.-Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.-Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.-Rheumatoid Arthritis.-Ankylosing Spondylitis.-Ultrasound Imaging in Psoriatic Arthritis.-Ultrasound in Osteoarthritis.-Crystal Induced Arthritis.-Ultrasound of the Skin, Nail and Hair in Rheumatology.-Ultrasound in the Paediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders.-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.-Soft Tissue Rheumatism.-Inflammatory Allied Conditions.-Sports Medicine.-Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided Interventional Manoeuvres.-Index