Arthroscopy
What Affects the Test
Factors that can interfere with your test or the accuracy of the results include:
- Having had an X-ray of the joint that used contrast material (arthrogram) within the previous 10 days. The contrast material may cause inflammation within the joint that can prevent a clear picture of the joint during arthroscopy.
- Having arthritis. Joint damage caused by arthritis may make it difficult or impossible to do this procedure.
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated January 29, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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