Advantage of the Use of Articular Ultrasonography in Routine Medical Care

Abstract

　Articular ultrasonography (US) is an essential examination tool for medical treatment of rheumatic diseases. By supplementing the physical examination findings and the blood test results with articular US, it is possible to accurately judge the diagnosis and disease state. Immediate point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) contributes to earlier problem solving, and the picture-based explanation is also effective for deep understanding of the patient and relief of anxiety (picture superiority effect). It is thought that the further development of articular US devices and the spread of utilization skills will contribute to the improvement of patients’ outcomes.