Which diagnostic procedure provides an X-ray of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space?
A) arthroscopy
B) myelography
C) dual-energy absorptiometry
D) arthrography
D) arthrography
Correct. Arthrography provides an X-ray of a joint after injection of a contrast
medium into the joint space. Myelography is the study of the spinal column after injection of
opaque contrast material. Dual-energy absorptiometry is measurement of bone density using
low-dose X-ray. Arthroscopy is examination of the interior of a joint.
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