Arthrography

1.Arthrography is a type of x-ray examination that uses a contrast agent to image an anatomical joint, such as the knee, shoulder, elbow or wrist. 2. Arthrograpy is a procedure involving multiple x rays of a joint using a fluoroscope, or a special piece of x-ray equipment which shows an immediate x-ray image. A contrast medium (in this case, a contrast iodine solution) injected into the joint area helps highlight structures of the joint.

 

Medications (drug generics) used in Arthrography

Primary Drugs

Gadopentetic Acid
Iopamidol
Iopromide
Iotrolan
Ioxaglate
Meglumine
Metrizamide
Sodium Diatrizoate
Sodium Ioxaglate

Secondary Drugs

Iohexol

Contra Drugs