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Ultrasound Use in Rheumatology

May 7, 2024
Dr. Minna Kohler, Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the use of ultrasound in diagnosing rheumatic diseases like Arthritis and Vasculitis. Topics include ultrasound's therapeutic benefits, training opportunities, patient experiences, controversies, and future implications in the field of Rheumatology.
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  • Ultrasound aids in diagnosing inflammatory arthritis, crystalline arthropathy, and vasculitis in rheumatology.
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound offers advantages over MRI and CT scans, providing cost-effective and efficient tendon pathology assessment.

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Benefits and Challenges of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound presents benefits for diagnosis in rheumatology, aiding in identifying inflammatory arthritis, crystalline arthropathy, and vasculitis. It also assists therapeutically by accurately guiding joint injections and monitoring disease progression. Despite its advantages, ultrasound can challenge clinicians by revealing unexpected findings that question traditional physical exam skills, leading to a blend of appreciation and skepticism towards its utility.

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