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Arthrography
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Pharmacology
Professional
04/24/2013

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Term
contrast media study of synovial joints and related soft tissue structures
Definition
arthrography
Term
the purpose of arthrography is to:
Definition
demonstrate and assess encapsulated joints and associated soft tissue structures for pathalogic processes
Term
the ___ is the most frequent site of investigation
Definition
knee
Term
arthrography is contra-indicated when the patient _____
Definition
is known to have an allergy to iodine-based contrast mediums or local anesthetics
Term
conventional radiographs are usually included when special images such as __ and ___ are desired
Definition
axial projection of shoulder, intercondyloid fossa of knee
Term
for arthrography, a positive contrast medium is drawn up with a ____ syringle and a ___ gauge needle
Definition
10 ml, 18
Term
after all fluid has been ____, contrast agents are injected into the joint
Definition
aspirated
Term
knee arthrography may be imaged using the ___ or ___ methods
Definition
horizontal, vertical Ray
Term
knee arthrography visualizes:
Definition
major structures:
joint capsule
menisci
collateral/ cruciate ligaments
Term
___ contrast studies are the method of choice
Definition
dual-contrast
Term
knee arthrography results in a spot film with ___ exposures of each meniscus in profile
Definition
9
Term
the purpose of shoulder arthrography is to visualize:
Definition
joint capsule
rotator cuff
long tendon of biceps
articular cartilage
Term
injection site for shoulder arthrography:
Definition
1/2" inferior and lateral to coracoid process
Term
imaging sequence for shoulder arthrography includes:
Definition
scout AP projections (internal and external rotations)
glenoid fossa, transaxillary, or bicipital groove projection
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