diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic Flashcards
(4 cards)
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arthrography
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series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint
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bone density test aka bone densitometry
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noninvasive procedure that that uses low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density and usually measures bones of the spine, hip, and forearm; aka dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
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discography
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radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of a contrast medium
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