[Application of radiological imaging in rheumatoid arthritis].

Advancement in technology and development in the field of radiological equipment provides us with a variety of diagnostic possibilities. Once diagnosed, further grading of pathologic condition is needed in order to monitor the changes of affected joints, either progression due to the course of the disease or remission due to the applied therapy. Different methods used in imaging of musculoskeletal system are discussed, including use of standard radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound and Color Doppler imaging. Bone mineral density results add much additional data so densitometry scanning is performed routinely.