Diagnostic procedures

Question 1

Radiography

Answer 1

X-ray imaging of the bones

Question 2

Arthroscopy

Answer 2

examination of a joint with an arthroscope

Question 3

Dual energy absorptionmetry

Answer 3

measure of bone density, a test for osteoporosis

Question 4

Arthrography

Answer 4

radiographic study of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint capsule

Question 5

Bone scan

Answer 5

Scanning equipment is used after injection of a contrast medium to visualize details of the bone such as stress fractures and metastases

Question 6

Myelography

Answer 6

Study of the spinal column after injection of a contrast medium