Arthrography is medical imaging used to diagnose joint conditions and unexplained pain. It is very effective at detecting disease within the ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. It may be indirect, where contrast material is injected into the bloodstream, or direct, where contrast material is injected into the joint. Direct arthrography is an imaging technique to evaluate conditions of joints.
It may be done if standard X-rays do not show the needed details of the joint structure and function It can either be direct or indirect. Indirect arthrography is a medical imaging technique in which contrast material is injected into the blood stream and eventually absorbs into the joint. While, in direct arthrography, however, the contrast material is injected directly into the joint. However, direct arthrography is the preferred method as it is better for distending or enlarging the joint and…
