by Stuart Wildman | Jan 23, 2019
Ultrasound in Rheumatology: Tenosynovitis Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant Rheumatologist Tenosynovitis is described as being an abnormal hypoechoic/anechoic thickened tissue in the tendon sheath with or without doppler activity. It can affect both flexor and extensor...
by Stuart Wildman | Jan 23, 2019
Ultrasound in Rheumatology: Synovitis and ultrasound Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant Rheumatologist Synovitis or synovial hypertrophy is described as being an abnormal hypoechoic, poorly compressible and non-displaceable intra-articular tissue which may exhibit doppler...
by Stuart Wildman | Jan 23, 2019
Ultrasound in Rheumatology: Erosions on ultrasound Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant Rheumatologist Erosions are described as an intra-articular discontinuity of the bony surface seen in 2 perpendicular planes. Ultrasound is up to seven times more sensitive at picking up...
