Conventional<unk> hy It is used primarily in the evaluation of menisci, cruciate ligaments, articular cartilage, and loose body within a joint. Fluoroscopic allows general view of the medial, lateral, and patellofemoral ligaments of the joint, overall cartilage thickness, focal defects, imbibition (absorption} of contrast material into the articular cartilage (a sign of cartilage fibrillation - splaying and fraying of the cartilage). CT<unk> hy CT<unk> hy is used to examine the patellofemoral joint. MR<unk> hy MR sequences such as spin echo with T1 and T2-weighted sequences, inversion recovery, chemical shift selective techniques, and gradient echo techniques are used to examine the articular cartilage.
Arthrogram
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic lavage
Hip arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Wrist arthroscopy
Back brace
Tractography