This highly illustrated volume will help professionals and residents to more readily identify joint rheumatic diseases in their patients. It features a unique collection of black and white and color images for easy and reliable diagnosis. The purpose of this book is to elucidate the examination technique, the sonographic changes in musculoskeletal rheumatic involvement and the ultrasound assessment of joint rheumatic diseases. The atlas is enriched with several figures, in which the Ultrasonographic picture is compared with that of conventional radiography, CT and MRI. It is a practice-oriented, invaluable tool for professionals and residents.