arthrogram

noun

Meaning

A medical imaging procedure that uses contrast dye injected into a joint space to visualize soft tissues like cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

Examples

The arthrogram revealed a small tear in the shoulder's rotator cuff.
Patients often feel slight pressure when the contrast medium is injected during an arthrogram.

Synonyms: joint scan, contrast study, arthrography, joint imaging

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arthrogram

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrθrəˌɡræm

Definition

A medical imaging procedure that uses contrast dye injected into a joint space to visualize soft tissues like cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

Examples

The arthrogram revealed a small tear in the shoulder's rotator cuff.
Patients often feel slight pressure when the contrast medium is injected during an arthrogram.
Because the arthrogram showed no significant damage, the surgeon recommended physical therapy instead of surgery.

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