Why Does My Arthritis Not Show On X-ray Picture?
This test is an
Alternative Names
X-ray - joint; Arthrography; Arthrogram
How the test is performed
The test is done in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office. The x-ray technologist will help you position the joint to be x-rayed on the table. Once in place, pictures are taken. The joint may be repositioned for different views.
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