Shoulder Arthrogram

communitymri ♦ December 15, 2011

An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of pictures of a joint after a contrast material (such as a dye, water, air, or a combination of these) has been injected into the joint.

It is often used in conjunction with MRI, especially if looking fro:
assessment of the integrity of the rotator cuff
assessment of shoulder instability
for diagnosis of glenoid labrum tear
for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis

Shoulder Arthrograms are now offered at CMRI-CT!

Some great links to learn more:
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=arthrog
http://arthritis.webmd.com/arthrogram-joint-x-ray
http://www.wikiradiography.com/page/Shoulder+Arthrography

Some You Tube videos about Shoulder Imaging.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctkG3HP39So&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMVUApCa0tc&feature=related