which classification of joints are studies with arthrography - Correct Answers synovial joints
other than convential radiography of synovial joints, which imaging procedure is preferred by physicians
for studying synovial joints - Correct Answers MRI or CT
list three common forms of knee injury that may require arthrography - Correct Answers tears in the
joint capsule
tears in the meniscus
tears in the ligaments
give an example of a nontraumatic pathology of the knee joint indicating arthrography - Correct
Answers bakers cyst
what are two primary contraindications for arthrography of any joint - Correct Answers allergic rxns to
iodine based contrast and allergic rxn to local anesthetics
T/F: An arthrogram must be approached as a sterile procedure; proper skin prep and sterility must be
maintained - Correct Answers true
t/f after the contrast medium is introduced into the knee joint, the knee must not be flexed or exercised
- Correct Answers false
what is the normal appearance of synovial fluid - Correct Answers clear and tinged yellow
list the two types of contrast media used for a knee arthrogram - Correct Answers radiopaque and
radiolucent
, list two routine projections for conventional radiographic projections used for a knee arthrogram -
Correct Answers AP and Lateral
on average, how many exposures are taken of each meniscus during fluoroscopy of the knee
how many degrees of rotation of the leg are used between exposures - Correct Answers 9
20 degrees
what four aspects of shoulder anatomy are demonstrated with shoulder arthrography - Correct
Answers joint capsule
rotator cuff
long tendon of biceps muscle
articular cartilage
what is the general name for the conjoined tendons of the four major shoulder muscles - Correct
Answers rotator cuff
what type of needle is commonly used for shoulder arthrograms - Correct Answers 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 inch
spinal needle
List three clinical indications for a shoulder arthrogram: - Correct Answers chronic pain
general weakness
suspected tear on rotator cuff
list the six projections frequently taken during a shoulder arthrogram - Correct Answers AP scout, AP
internal rotation, AP external rotation, Glenoid fossa (Grashey), Transaxillary, intertubercular sulcus
postoperative (t-tube) cholangiograms are usually performed to detect - Correct Answers pancreatitis
t/f a surgeon usually performs t-tube cholangiography during a colectomy - Correct Answers false
other than convential radiography of synovial joints, which imaging procedure is preferred by physicians
for studying synovial joints - Correct Answers MRI or CT
list three common forms of knee injury that may require arthrography - Correct Answers tears in the
joint capsule
tears in the meniscus
tears in the ligaments
give an example of a nontraumatic pathology of the knee joint indicating arthrography - Correct
Answers bakers cyst
what are two primary contraindications for arthrography of any joint - Correct Answers allergic rxns to
iodine based contrast and allergic rxn to local anesthetics
T/F: An arthrogram must be approached as a sterile procedure; proper skin prep and sterility must be
maintained - Correct Answers true
t/f after the contrast medium is introduced into the knee joint, the knee must not be flexed or exercised
- Correct Answers false
what is the normal appearance of synovial fluid - Correct Answers clear and tinged yellow
list the two types of contrast media used for a knee arthrogram - Correct Answers radiopaque and
radiolucent
, list two routine projections for conventional radiographic projections used for a knee arthrogram -
Correct Answers AP and Lateral
on average, how many exposures are taken of each meniscus during fluoroscopy of the knee
how many degrees of rotation of the leg are used between exposures - Correct Answers 9
20 degrees
what four aspects of shoulder anatomy are demonstrated with shoulder arthrography - Correct
Answers joint capsule
rotator cuff
long tendon of biceps muscle
articular cartilage
what is the general name for the conjoined tendons of the four major shoulder muscles - Correct
Answers rotator cuff
what type of needle is commonly used for shoulder arthrograms - Correct Answers 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 inch
spinal needle
List three clinical indications for a shoulder arthrogram: - Correct Answers chronic pain
general weakness
suspected tear on rotator cuff
list the six projections frequently taken during a shoulder arthrogram - Correct Answers AP scout, AP
internal rotation, AP external rotation, Glenoid fossa (Grashey), Transaxillary, intertubercular sulcus
postoperative (t-tube) cholangiograms are usually performed to detect - Correct Answers pancreatitis
t/f a surgeon usually performs t-tube cholangiography during a colectomy - Correct Answers false
