This x-ray creates several different images of the knee joint and surrounding structures.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
Images of the knee made using a small dose of radiation
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The test is done in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office. The x-ray technologist will help you position the joint to be x-rayed on the table. Once in place, pictures are taken. The joint may be moved into other positions for more images.
The x-ray is painless. It may be uncomfortable to move the joint into different positions.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the knee joint and treat a torn ligament. This care bundle includes a visit with the primary care physician, a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 10 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and a visit with the surgeon after surgery.
This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the knee joint and treat a torn meniscus. This care bundle includes a visit with the primary care physician, a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 17 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and a visit with the surgeon after surgery.
This procedure delivers medicine to the knee joint to ease pain. This care bundle includes a visit with a surgeon before and after the procedure.
This can develop due to arthritis in the knee joint, overuse of the knee joint, or after an injury to the knee joint.
This surgery replaces the major parts of the knee joint with a man-made or artificial joint, called a prosthesis. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 12 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.
This test uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed images of the knee joint.