SonoSite - Arthritic Hand: MCP & PIP Pathology - Case Study

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This introductory video details how bedside medical ultrasound imaging of an arthritic hand allows for rapid and effective evaluation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It discusses the anatomy of the finger, probe placement, and scanning techniques. It also includes clinical images of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints.

This video is of particular interest to rheumatologists and primary care clinicians.

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Science & Technology

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• Case study
• SonoSite
• SonoSite Inc.
• ultrasound
• medical ultrasound
• metacarpophalangeal joints
• MCP joint
• synovial tissue
• synovial fluid
• probe positioning
• transducer
• finger
• thumb
• gel
• distal metacarpal head
• distal notch
• proximal phalanx
• joint
• anticular cartilage
• anatomy
• synovial membrane
• connective tissue
• areolar tissue
• extensor tendon
• subcutaneous adipose tissue
• fat
• cutaneous
• skin
• fluid
• simple fluid
• rheumatoid arthritis