title: Use of ultrasound-assisted arthroscopy in rheumatology: an experience in 11 patients with different rheumatic diseases.
abstract: The 'real time' capability of ultrasound (US) allows dynamic assessment of joint and tendon movements, which can often aid in the detection of structural abnormalities. The simultaneous use of arthroscopy (AS) and US is therefore a logical progression. Here the results of a series of 11 patients with different rheumatic diseases in whom a combined use of US and AS was adopted are reported.
authors.forename: Erberto
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paresce
authors.forename: Orazio
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: De Lucia
authors.forename: Eleonora
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bruschi
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Giacomelli
authors.forename: Oscar Massimiliano
authors.initials: OM
authors.lastname: Epis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D014463:Ultrasonography