APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity (knee/shoulder)
A
myelography
B
discography
C
arthrography
D
scintigraphy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Orthopaedic Radiographic Techniques and Procedures. arthrography: procedure showing interior outline of a joint after contrast (dye) medium or air has been injected intraarticularly; tendon, ligament, or meniscal tears and articular cartilage injuries can be detected in this manner; also called arthrogram.

Detailed explanation-2: -In arthrography, a long, thin needle is used to put contrast dye right into the joint and a series of X-rays is taken with the joint in various positions. X-rays use small amounts of radiation to get pictures of the inside of the body.

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