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adv pos arth hip kne
advanced positioning hip and knee arthrography
Question | Answer |
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Hip arthrogram purpose in children | congenital hip dislocation |
Hip arthrogram purpose for adults | detect loose hip prosthetic or confirm infection |
Types of contrast used for hip arthrograms | single/opaque |
Puncture site for a hip arthrogram | ¾” inferior to inguinal crease and ¾” lateral to palpable femoral pulse |
What type of needle is used for a hip arthrogram? | spinal needle |
Purpose of a knee arthrogram | demonstrate and assess joint and soft tissue structures, tear of joint capsule menisci or ligaments |
Baker’s cyst | synovial cyst arising from the synovial lining of the knee, occurring in the popliteal fossa |
Type of contrast used for a knee arthrogram | single/double |
How much contrast is used for a double contrast knee arthrogram? | 5cc positive, 80-100cc negative |