[Current value of arthrosonography in diagnosis of rheumatic diseases].

Arthrosonography is now firmly established in the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Apart from revealing disorders of soft tissue it can also demonstrate bone defects. Arthrosonography is one of the very few imaging methods that enable observation of joint motions to complete the examination. Only a widespread technique like arthrosonography can improve the diagnostics of joint disorders from which millions of people suffer.