Abstract
Ultrasound has become an established imaging modality in rheumatology and is now indispensible in the clinical routine. In the last few years the technology has remarkably improved and new areas of application have been introduced. This review provides an overview of the innovations that are relevant in rheumatologic practice.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnostic imaging
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Collagen Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Diffusion of Innovation
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Equipment Design
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Germany
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional / instrumentation
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
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Rheumatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Ultrasonography / instrumentation*
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Ultrasonography / methods*
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / methods
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Vasculitis / diagnostic imaging