What is MRI arthrogram?

Also known as: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) arthrogram.

An MRI is a routine imaging examination that uses a large magnet, radiowaves and a computer to create detailed photographs of the body’s organs, tissues and bones.

A MRI arthrogram is used when your child has damaged a joint and small tears in the joint cartilage need to be identified.

It is often a 2-part procedure, firstly using fluoroscopy (a live X-Ray) to take pictures of the joint after contrast material has been injected into it, followed by and MRI.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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