We perform rheumatologic ultrasound and nailfold capillaroscopy to diagnose various rheumatologic conditions when clinically indicated.

We have a team of doctors trained in performing rheumatologic ultrasound and nailfold capillaroscopy to aid in diagnosing various rheumatologic conditions.

Rheumatologic ultrasound uses real-time imaging of the affected joints and surrounding soft tissues to diagnose and treat patients with arthritis and soft tissue rheumatism. When appropriate, ultrasound-guided aspiration of joints, biopsies, and injections may be performed. We also perform ultrasound examinations of the salivary glands, cranial arteries, major vessels, lungs and skin, where additional information from the examination may help diagnose or manage the rheumatologic conditions.

Nailfold capillaroscopy helps diagnose patients with certain disorders, including Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic sclerosis and autoimmune myositis, by looking for abnormal blood vessels at the nailbeds.