Arthrogram (Joint X-ray)Joint X-Ray (Arthrogram) How To PrepareTell your doctor before your
arthrogram if you: - Are or might be pregnant.
- Are
allergic to any type of contrast material.
- Are allergic to iodine.
The dye used for an arthrogram may contain iodine.
- Are allergic to
any medicines, including anesthetics.
- Have ever had a serious
allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) from any substance, such
as a bee sting or eating shellfish.
- Have
asthma.
- Have bleeding problems or are
taking blood-thinning medicines.
- Have
arthritis that is bothering you at the time of your
test.
- Have a known infection in or around your joint. The dye may
make your infection worse.
- Have
diabetes or take metformin (Glucophage) for your
diabetes.
You will be asked to sign a consent form before the test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the
test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help
you understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test
information form (What is a PDF document?).
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| | Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: April 24, 2008 | | Medical Review: | Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology | © 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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