Why use musculoskeletal ultrasonography in
pediatric rheumatology?

• Physical examination in younger rheumatology patients can be challenging¹

• Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is non-invasive, mobile, instantly accessible and is suitable for use in children of all ages

• Musculoskeletal ultrasonography allows multiple joint assessment in one sitting and provides an opportunity to do ultrasonography-guided injections²

• Use of Musculoskeletal ultrasonography supports interaction with patient and parent and provides a visual illustration of abstract concepts for patients (synovitis)

• Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is well tolerated, with no need for sedation²

• The addition of musculoskeletal ultrasonography to examination and history-taking provides an enhanced assessment

1. Beukelman T. et al Pediatr Rheumatol Online J2017;15;31;
2. Malattia C et al. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2018;14;681-694;