A shoulder arthrogram is a technique that uses contrast dye to identify specific shoulder injuries. It’s used in X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans to highlight areas of soft tissue damage. It’s very ...

This noninvasive technique is performed by a radiologist. Its major distinction from plain radiography is that it is dynamic. Fluoroscopy has no role in the acute trauma setting. Although previously ...

Fluoroscopy shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie. During the procedure, an X-ray beam is continuously passed through the specific body part being examined. The images ...

Radiologic evaluation of the traumatized wrist almost always commences with plain films. In instances where bony injury is suspected, CT or MRI should be pursued. Bone scintigraphy is primarily a ...