Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications

Topics:

• Prevalence of disease in the U.S.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: Erosions, synovitis, tenosynovitis, treatment response
• Spondyloarthritis:  synovitis, tenosynovitis, peritendinitis, enthesitis, erosions, new bone formation
• Crystal arthritis:  sonographic features of gout
• Osteoarthritis: synovitis, systemic inflammatory mediators, low-grade inflammation, articular cartilage, basic calcium phosphate crystals

Objectives:

• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
• Recognize ultrasound characteristics associated with various types of rheumatologic conditions
• Identify ultrasound characteristics and apply ultrasound diagnostic criteria to evaluate commonly seen rheumatology conditions
• Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve MSK diagnostic/treatment accuracy

Date of Original Release: 4/19/2017
This edition valid for credit through: 4/19/2020

Video Length: 0:43:00