Arthrography (Noun)
Meaning
Roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered an arthrography to examine the patient's knee joint and determine the cause of the pain.
- Arthrography is a diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize the internal structures of a joint.
- The radiologist carefully injected the contrast medium into the patient's shoulder joint before performing the arthrography.
- The arthrography results showed a torn ligament in the patient's ankle, which explained the persistent swelling and pain.
- The orthopedic surgeon used arthrography to evaluate the extent of the joint damage and plan the necessary surgical repair.