Abstract
Arthrography is commonly performed in most radiology departments with a musculoskeletal section. When executed correctly, it provides valuable diagnostic information by optimizing visualization of the internal joint structures. This chapter examines the common technical and nontechnical pitfalls that occur during the direct arthrographic procedure, with emphasis on the fluoroscopic approach, which can lead to a suboptimal outcome. Various methods to prevent or minimize these occurrences on both a general and joint-specific level are also discussed in detail.
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Abbreviations
- CT:
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Computed tomography
- Gd:
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Gadolinium
- MRI:
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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Chin, T.Y., Campbell, R.S.D. (2017). Arthrographic Technique Pitfalls. In: Peh, W. (eds) Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53496-1_6
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