Ultrasound imaging for the rheumatologist. V. Ultrasonography of the ankle and foot

Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology

G. Valesini¹  G. Meenagh¹  A. Delle Sedie¹  W. Grassi¹  A. Iagnocco¹  S. Bombardieri¹  E. Filippucci¹    Authors: L. Riente¹ 

关键词: Ultrasound;    ankle;    foot;    tendon.;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Pacini Editore SpA

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT:Ultrasonography (US) is a useful tool for imaging, which can be used for the assessment of joints and periarticular structures in all rheumatological disorders. In patients with pain and/or swelling of the ankle and foot, US provides information about the presence of joint effusion, synovitis, tenosynovitis, tendinosis, and tendons tears, helping in the differential diagnosis between joint or tendon/enthesis involvement. Moreover, US allows clinicians to monitor and guide needle positioning to inject pharmaceutical substances more safely and effectively even in hard-to-reach sites.US represents an accurate, safe and low-cost technique that can be used for the examination of the ankle and foot in rheumatic disorders.

【 授权许可】

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