During an Arthrogram, Why Is the Knee Flexed Following Injection

question 54

Multiple Choice

During an arthrogram, why is the knee flexed following injection of contrast media before imaging?

• A)To reduce the viscosity of the contrast media
• B)To force the contrast media outside of the joint if there is a tear
• C)To coat the soft tissue structures with contrast media
• D)None of the above; the knee should not be flexed during an arthrogram after injection of contrast media.

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