Arthrography - Correct Answers Contrast media study of synovial joints and related soft tissue
structures
Joints commonly examined: - Correct Answers Hip
Knee
Ankle
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Knee Arthrography - Correct Answers Assess knee joint and associated soft tissue structures
Joint capsule, menisci and collateral, cruciate and minor ligaments are evaluated
Knee Arthrography Clinical Indications - Correct Answers Tears in joint capsule
Tears or degeneration of menisci
Ligament injury
Knee Arthrography Contraindications - Correct Answers Hypersensitivity to iodine-based contrast media
or local anesthetics
T / F Informed consent form is required because we are breaking the skin and it is considered invasive -
Correct Answers True
Arthrography Equipment - Correct Answers Fluoroscopy and spot imaging
Conventional x-ray tube capability
Arthrogram tray
, Prep sponge
Fenestrated drape
Syringes
Flexible connector
Needles
Contrast media instilled for a knee arthrography - Correct Answers 5 mL of positive and 80-100 mL of
negative CO2, or air
Needle Placement and Injection for Knee Arthro - Correct Answers Site prepared
Retropatellar, lateral, anterior, or medial approach
Skin anesthetized
Fluid aspirated
Contrast media instilled
Needle removed and knee wrapped
Knee exercised
Knee Arthrography Fluoro Imaging - Correct Answers Lead gloves should be worn
Protective apron
Closely collimated views of each meniscus
20° rotation of knee between each exposure
Evaluation Criteria
Fluoroscopic Imaging - Knee - Correct Answers Collimated fields do not overlap
Each meniscus visualized and centered
Optimal exposure factors
Images marked properly - which meniscus is being demonstrated medial or lateral in addition to right
and left markers
structures
Joints commonly examined: - Correct Answers Hip
Knee
Ankle
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Knee Arthrography - Correct Answers Assess knee joint and associated soft tissue structures
Joint capsule, menisci and collateral, cruciate and minor ligaments are evaluated
Knee Arthrography Clinical Indications - Correct Answers Tears in joint capsule
Tears or degeneration of menisci
Ligament injury
Knee Arthrography Contraindications - Correct Answers Hypersensitivity to iodine-based contrast media
or local anesthetics
T / F Informed consent form is required because we are breaking the skin and it is considered invasive -
Correct Answers True
Arthrography Equipment - Correct Answers Fluoroscopy and spot imaging
Conventional x-ray tube capability
Arthrogram tray
, Prep sponge
Fenestrated drape
Syringes
Flexible connector
Needles
Contrast media instilled for a knee arthrography - Correct Answers 5 mL of positive and 80-100 mL of
negative CO2, or air
Needle Placement and Injection for Knee Arthro - Correct Answers Site prepared
Retropatellar, lateral, anterior, or medial approach
Skin anesthetized
Fluid aspirated
Contrast media instilled
Needle removed and knee wrapped
Knee exercised
Knee Arthrography Fluoro Imaging - Correct Answers Lead gloves should be worn
Protective apron
Closely collimated views of each meniscus
20° rotation of knee between each exposure
Evaluation Criteria
Fluoroscopic Imaging - Knee - Correct Answers Collimated fields do not overlap
Each meniscus visualized and centered
Optimal exposure factors
Images marked properly - which meniscus is being demonstrated medial or lateral in addition to right
and left markers
