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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of reactive arthritis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of reactive arthritis include thickening of synovial sheath and tendon and increased volume of synovial fluid.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of reactive arthritis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of reactive arthritis include:

• Thickening of synovial sheath and tendon
• Increased volume of synovial fluid