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Reactive arthritis ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of reactive arthritis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of reactive arthritis include thickening of synovial sheath, synovial tendon and increased volume of synovial fluid.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of reactive arthritis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of reactive arthritis include:[1]
- Thickening of synovial sheath and tendon
- Increased volume of synovial fluid
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]