Experience of musculoskeletal ultrasound scanning improves physicians ’ physical examination skills in assessment of synovitis

ConclusionOur data suggest that the experience in musculoskeletal US improves physical examination skills particularly to avoid overestimation.Key Points•Physicians with longer US experience are less likely to overestimate synovitis by physical examination.•Musculoskeletal US is a useful tool for rheumatologists to improve their physical examination skill.•Presence of osteophytes, joint tenderness and obesity influence the accuracy of physical examination of joints.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research