- is useful in diagnosing abnormalities of the articular disk, small oval plate, between the condyle of the mandible and mandibular fossa.
* Single-contrast opaque arthrography of TMJ , although relatively uncomfortable to the patient, it is easy to perform; it requires 0.5 to 1 ml o contrast. Before it is performed, preliminary tomographic images [...]
- is performed for the evaluation of either partial or complete tears in rotator cuff or glenoidal labrum or frozen shoulder.
a. single-contrast shoulder arthrography – 10 or 20 ml positive contrast medium is injected. b. double-contrast shoulder arhrography [...]
C) Wrist Arthrography Primary indication: trauma, persistent pain or limitation of motion. Injection of contrast: ( 1.5 to 4 ml ) Position: PA, lateral and both obliques.
D) Hip Arthrography
* is performed most often on children to evaluate congenital hip dislocation befoe treatment.
In adults: primary use [...]
