Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scanning Protocol Consensus Statements on Scanning Conventions and Documentation in the US.

Karina D TorralbaKristal S ChoiLorena M SaltoRobert FairchildAmy C CannellaEugene Y KissinRalf ThieleAmy EvangelistoMidori J Nishionull null

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2020)

Many scanning conventions from 2011 remain relevant in current practice. There is a need to determine rheumatology-defined descriptions for common procedural terminology codes for complete and limited scans that accurately reflect the current state of RhUS.

Keyphrases

electron microscopy
high resolution
computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
primary care
electronic health record
mass spectrometry
quality improvement
magnetic resonance
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity