Ultrasonography applying high-frequency probes and doppler options is a very valuable diagnostic method for musculo-skeletal pathology imaging, including the pathologies of inflammatory aetiology, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Efficacy of ultrasonography in detecting early stages of RA has been proved in numerous clinical trials. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasonography depict inflammation of synovial membrane (effusion and synovial membrane hypertrophy) and erosions, definitely earlier than conventional radiography. Ultrasonography has become the method of first choice, because of its efficacy and lower than MR costs. Ultrasound examination is performed by various specialists, thus the need for standardisation is obvious. The aim of this article is to present some standardisation options of rheumatoid hand's ultrasound examination.
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