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