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Arthrogram A test done by injecting dye into the shoulder joint and then taking x-rays. Areas where the dye leaks out indicate a tear in the tendons. Mentioned in: Rotator Cuff Injury arthrogram [är′thrəgram] 1 a radiographic record after introduction of opaque contrast material into a joint. 2 a nuclear medicine study used to detect the loosening of a prosthetic device. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``They did an arthrogram on it, and an MRI and all those things,'' Dorrell said. No fractures, dislocations or nerve palsies were observed, although one patient who had no premanipulation arthrogram was found to have a rotator cuff tear a few months after failed manipulation. An MRI or an arthrogram can confirm the diagnosis of meniscal tear. |
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