Diffusion and applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in Italian Rheumatology Units
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound in pediatric rheumatology
Although musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) has emerged as an indispensible tool among physicians involved in musculoskeletal medicine in the last two decades, only recently has it become more attractive to pediatric rheumatologists. Thereafter, the use of MSUS in pediatric rheumatology has started to increase. Yet, an ever-growing body of literature shows parity and even superiority of MSUS whe...
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INTRODUCTION Musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) represents a valid, reliable and sensitive-to-change tool for the evaluation of patients suffering from rheumatic conditions. This method demonstrates a wide applicability and availability, finding place in the clinical practice in rheumatology outpatient clinic. AIM To perform an epidemiological evaluation related to the use of US in a university ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Reumatismo
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2240-2683,0048-7449
DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2013.46