Clinical Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology

• Includes case-based presentations of ultrasound pathology
• Includes examples of relevant sonographic grading scales in Rheumatology
• Includes video clips of common ultrasound guided procedures performed in Rheumatology and clips of pathology best evaluated dynamically

About this book

This atlas provides high quality ultrasound images of musculoskeletal, mechanical, autoimmune, and inflammatory disorders encountered in rheumatology and other musculoskeletal clinic practices. Standard scanning conventions of joint regions with pertinent high-quality anatomic illustrations are used to facilitate understanding of sonographic images. Useful scanning pearls and pitfalls encountered in daily clinical practice are highlighted in each chapter. The atlas summarizes the role of ultrasonography in various rheumatologic conditions, identification of elemental sonographic lesions, classic examples of sonography in various classification criteria and grading systems for the diagnosis and management of selected rheumatic conditions. Expert authors provide case-based presentations of sonographic pathology. Supplementary video clips demonstrating common ultrasound-guided procedures performed in rheumatology, as well as dynamic ultrasonography are included. This is an ideal guide for rheumatologists and musculoskeletal providers incorporating ultrasound into their clinical practice.

Authors and Affiliations

• Janeth Yinh - Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
• Eugene Kissin - Rheumatology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, USA
• Paul J DeMarco - Office of the Clinical Director, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), Rockville Pike, USA
• Minna J. Kohler - Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA