Should ultrasound be used routinely in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

ConclusionThis review of relevant studies indicates that US should become accepted as the investigation with the most favourable balance of benefits to risks in the early diagnosis of RA. Given the continuing controversy surrounding studies of different imaging techniques in RA, further research into the diagnostic role of US in RA is indicated.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research