Definitions
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- noun medicine A series of images, often
X-rays , of ajoint afterinjection of acontrast medium .
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- noun an X ray of a joint after the injection of a contrast medium
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Examples
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An arthrogram is used to diagnose a problem or relieve pain in a joint, most commonly the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow or wrist.
Arthrogram 2010
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If the arthrogram is for pain relief, the doctor will inject pain-relief medicine.
Arthrogram 2010
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If the arthrogram is for diagnosis, the doctor will inject another dye, for MRI.
Arthrogram 2010
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Cla Meredith yesterday received a second MRI on his surgically repaired right elbow, an enhanced version of the test called an arthrogram in which doctors inject dye into the joint.
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The necessity of an arthrogram is a potentially calamitous sign for Meredith.
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My oral surgeon suspects temporomandibular joint disorder in my jaw joints, and MRIs and a painful procedure called an arthrogram confirm his diagnosis.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010
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My oral surgeon suspects temporomandibular joint disorder in my jaw joints, and MRIs and a painful procedure called an arthrogram confirm his diagnosis.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010
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My oral surgeon suspects temporomandibular joint disorder in my jaw joints, and MRIs and a painful procedure called an arthrogram confirm his diagnosis.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010
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After results came back for reliever Cla Meredith's arthrogram, it is "undetermined as to whether he will need surgery," Riggleman said.
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He alerted team officials and underwent an MRI exam and an arthrogram that afternoon.
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