Arthrogram/ Hip Injection/ Shoulder Injection
Arthrogram/ Hip Injection/ Shoulder Injection
An arthrogram is a radiographic exam of a joint following an injection of air, a contrast medium (x-ray dye), or both into a joint space. Arthrograms can be done on any joint, but the most common areas are shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
A shoulder or hip injection is when the radiologist using X-rays, injects the shoulder or hip joint with a medication to help alleviate pain.
Things You Need to Know to Prepare for Your Exam:
• If you are allergic to the contrast media given for an angiogram, CT scan or IVP, please notify your provider. Pre-medication may be able to be prescribed before the exam.
• You may eat or drink prior to the exam.
• You must discontinue using aspirin/ibuprofen or blood thinners 3 days in advance of the procedure. You may take other medications as usual.
• The technologist will take preliminary X-ray(s) of the area being studied.
• The radiologist will perform the procedure by cleansing the area thoroughly. A local anesthetic is given at the joint location. A needle is then inserted and the contrast media or pain medication is injected. It is possible that a small amount of fluid is removed, if requested by your physician.
• Films may be taken after the radiologist completes the procedure.
• This test lasts 30 minutes.
• An official report will be provided to your physician.
Patient’s Name ______________________________________
Appointment Date ____________________________ Appointment Time ________________
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