Ultrasonographic assessment of joints, tendons and entheses
| Tendons and joints | Entheses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessments (scores) | Loci | Assessments (scores) | Loci (mm*) |
| Synovial hypertrophy (0–3) | MCP 2–3 (D/V) | Structure (±) | Quadriceps ligament (<6.1) |
| Synovial Doppler (0–3), | PIP 2–3 (D/V) | Thickness (±) | Patella proximal ligament |
| Tendon thickness (±), | DIP 2–3 (D/V) | Calcification (0–3) | (<4) Patella distal ligament (<4) |
| Tendon Doppler (±), | Wrist (D/V) | Doppler (0–3) | Fascia plantaris (<4.4) |
| Erosions (0–3). | Knee (M/L) | Bursitis (±). | Achilles tendon (<5.29) |
| MTP-D 1–3 | Triceps tendon (<4.3) | ||
| DIP-D 2–3 (foot) | |||
*Normal tendon thickness.
D, dorsal; DIP, distal interphalangeal; L, lateral; M, medial; MCP, metacarpophalangeal; MTP, metatarsophalangeal; PIP, proximal interphalangeal; V, volar.