How painful is an arthrogram MRI in the shoulder?

Is an arthrogram painful? Not usually. You may feel slight discomfort when your provider releases the contrast material into the joint.

Do they sedate you for an MRI arthrogram?

If you will be undergoing a CT or MRI arthrogram and tend to experience claustrophobia or anxiety, let your radiologist know. You may be a good candidate to receive sedative medication prior to the procedure to put you at ease.

Is arthrogram procedure painful?

While the arthrography procedure itself causes no pain, having to move or hold the joint still in certain positions might cause some discomfort or pain, particularly if you’ve recently had surgery or a joint injury.

When would you use a fat suppression technique in extremity imaging?

Fat suppression is used in routine magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for many purposes, but two main indications can be identified. First, fat suppression is used to suppress the signal from normal adipose tissue to reduce chemical shift artifact or improve visualization of uptake of contrast material.

What are the risks of an arthrogram?

Risks include allergic reactions to contrast dye, infection, and radiation. Also, it’s best to avoid this test if you have a joint infection or arthritis that’s acting up. Allergic reaction to dye: A contrast dye allergy may cause dizziness, hives, itching, sneezing, throwing up, or upset stomach.

Is an arthrogram a surgical procedure?

An arthrogram is performed to evaluate the structure and function of extremity joints, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee or ankle. The procedure can help determine the need for treatment, including surgery or joint replacement.

Can you eat or drink before an arthrogram?

Preparation for the procedure You may eat breakfast the morning of the test. Medications may be taken with a sip of water. Outpatients, please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled exam time. You will be given a contrast screening form to complete.

Who performs arthrogram?

Either a nurse or a radiographer (medical imaging technologist) may assist the radiologist in the arthrogram. The radiographer is responsible for taking the images in the arthrogram and the subsequent CT or MRI under the radiologist’s direction.

Is MRI arthrogram safe?

The procedure to produce an arthrogram is called arthrography. It is a very safe procedure and complications are unusual. The most serious complication is an infection of the joint.