For wrist arthrography, we use a 25 gauge butterfly needle with attached extension tubing. Advance the needle directly into the midcarpal space, and check needle position fluoroscopically. We image our …

A wrist arthrogram is a medical imaging procedure used to evaluate the structures within the wrist joint, often used to diagnose issues like ligament tears or wrist pain.

The procedure begins with fluoroscopy, where the dorsum of the wrist is prepared using an aseptic technique. The midcarpal compartment is punctured, and iodinated contrast is injected.

The first image stack is taken during injection of the iodinated contrast which extends from the needle to fill the wrist joint confirming an intra-articular position. The second stack of images is taken during the …

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Arthrography of the contralateral, asymptomatic wrist in patients with unilateral wrist pain. The relevance of ligament tears or perforations in the diagnosis of wrist pain: an arthrographic study.

Apr 22, 2024 · During therapeutic arthrography, your provider injects medication (like cortisone) right inside your joint. The injection aims to reduce inflammation or relieve pain.

Jun 22, 2025 · Discover the comprehensive guide to wrist arthrogram: A detailed explanation of this diagnostic procedure, revealing its purpose, steps, and importance in joint health.

Position: Prone, arm over head, palm flat on table. Place a marker at the site of most concern. Use Right/Left orderable based on protocol or side indicated in reason for exam. Metal (FOV): Use 140 …

In conclusion, MR arthrography of the wrist and elbow is useful for detecting a variety of intra-articular pathologies, and has proven to be more sensitive and specific than conventional MR imag-ing.