X-ray with Arthrogram in Andover, KS

X-ray with arthrogram is an imaging procedure that uses small electromagnetic waves to produce an image of a joint, such as the shoulder, knee, or hip. It may be done if standard X-rays do not show the needed details of the joint structure and function.

During an arthrogram, 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. Sometimes air is used as the contrast substance when regular contrast cannot be used.