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Musculoskeletal Imag
Imaging Procedures 1/3 mj
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Arthroscopy | Internal inspection of a joint using an instrument called an arthroscope. |
| Arthrocentesis | Aspiration of synovial fluid |
| Arthrocentesis | May be done to alleviate discomfort caused by excessive accumulation in the joint space or to inject a drug such as a corticosteroid |
| Arthrogram | Radiographic exam of a joint(usually shoulder or knee) with the use of a contrast medium. |
| Bone Densitometry | Estimates bone density |
| Bone Densitometry | Radiography of the wrist,hip or spine to help determine bone mineral density. |
| Bone Scan | Uses intravenous injection of a radio-nuclide to detect the uptake of the radioactive substance by the bone. |
| Bone Scan | Detects metastatic bone lesions, fractures, and certain types of inflammatory disorders. |
| Electromyography | Test the electrical potential of the muscle and nerves leading to the muscle. |
| Electromyography | it is done to differentiate muscle and nerve problems. |
| Synovial Fluid Analysis | Synovial fluid is aspirated and examined to diagnose disorders. |
| Synovial Fluid Analysis | Diagnoses Traumatic arthritis, septic arthritis, gout, rheumatic fever, and systemic lupus. |
| Synovia fluid | normally clear and colorless. |
| CT | NPO 24 hrs., allergy to iodine or shellfish. |
| MRI | no metal or is client claustrophbic? |
| 24 hour urine test | detects levels of uric acid and calcium excretion |
| 24 hour urine test | need dr order, have pt. void,measure and flush, NOW measure I&O for 24 hr. keep on ice as you go. |