Ultrasound-guided procedures in rheumatology. What is the evidence?
J Clin Rheumatol
; 21(4): 201-10, 2015 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-26010185
ABSTRACT
Ultrasound (US) is a cost-effective, noninvasive, and accessible imaging modality that clinicians use at the point of care to assess disease activity and therapeutic efficacy in different rheumatic conditions. It can play a relevant role in invasive procedures performed by the rheumatologist, potentially ensuring a higher degree of accuracy. However, US-guided injections are still underused, and the conventional blind injection the most commonly adopted approach. In this article, we analyze the current evidence supporting the use of US-guided procedures, emphasizing comparative studies between conventional and US-guided procedures and their benefits in the daily rheumatological practice.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Reumáticas
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Ultrasonografía Intervencional
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Rheumatol
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
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ORTOPEDIA
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REUMATOLOGIA
Año:
2015
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia