Question 1

what is digital subtraction arthrography?

Accepted Answer

Specific xray series: Digital subtraction arthography is a special radiographic technique in which the black and white sequence is reversed on the image.  It is used to as an additional technique to allow the radiologist to assess different body parts, including the joints and blood vessels.

Question 2

what kind of dr do you see arthrography?

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Depends: An arthrogram means injecting dye into a joint for the purpose of taking detailed x-rays.  Sometimes it is done by an orthopedic surgeon but in our area it is done more often by an interventional radiologist.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: arthrography?

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Arthrography: Visualization of the joint with the use if intraarticular injections & imaging(usually x-ray, but may be with ct or mri.).

Question 4

will i get any medicine for pain when i go for the arthrography?

Accepted Answer

Local: Local anesthesia is used during the exam to reduce pain from the needle placement into the joint space.

Question 5

can anyone give me a description of 'digital subtraction arthrography'?

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Computer Aided: Dye is injected into the involved joint and images are obtained. Images of the same joint in the same position are then "subtracted" by the computer (the "digital" part ) which leaves images of just the joint with the bone removed.

Question 6

where is an arthrography usually done? at a hospital?

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Or an imaging center: Arthrography can be done at a hospital or at a place that does specifically radiology procedures like MRI or other imaging tests.

Question 7

has anyone had distension arthrography for frozen shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: As mentioned in prior q, shoulder prob should be seen by shoulder expert. Arthrography is seeing the joint through a scope and the injecting medicine directly into joint, or dye to see it better, if air is injected, it will distend area to some degree.  Check w the expert.

Question 8

can an mri arthrography cause severe pain on my hip?

Accepted Answer

MRI arthrogram: The hip joint has relatively small volume with tight capsule and can be quite sensitive to stretch of any injected fluid.

Question 9

is it normal to have severe pain after a mri arthrography on my hip?

Accepted Answer

No.: How soon after the arthrogram did you begin having severe pain?  Infection is a relatively rare but serious complication of arthrography.  Call your doctor and explain your symptoms.

Question 10

had arthrography mri on my shoulder today and im having severe pain. should u take pain meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mri with contrast can be painful.

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