Arthrogram
Tell your health care provider if:
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You are or may be pregnant
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You have any allergies
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You have any bleeding problems or take blood thinners or other medications, including aspirin
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An arthrogram is an imaging study used to assess your joint problem. Contrast fluid is injected into the joint being studied. Then, x-ray or computed tomography (CT) is used to create images.
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| X-rays are used during an arthrogram to create images of your joint. |
Before Your Test
During Your Test
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X-rays of your joint are taken first.
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The skin around the joint is cleaned and then covered with drapes.
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The area around your joint is numbed.
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Contrast fluid is injected into your joint to improve the images.
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X-rays are again taken.
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The doctor will move your joint. You will also be asked to exercise your joint.
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Additional x-rays are taken after you exercise.
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If you need a CT test, it will follow the x-rays.
After Your Test