How painful is a hip arthrogram?

How painful is a hip arthrogram?

Is an arthrogram painful? Not usually. You may feel slight discomfort when your provider releases the contrast material into the joint.

How is a hip arthrogram performed?

In arthrography, a long, thin needle is used to put contrast dye right into the joint and a series of X-rays is taken with the joint in various positions. X-rays use small amounts of radiation to get pictures of the inside of the body.

Does an arthrogram injection hurt?

During the injection, you can expect some pinching and a little burning. The needles are usually the biggest concern for arthrogram patients, says Dr. Newman.

How long will I be sore after an arthrogram?

Mild pain is most pronounced 4 hours after MR arthrography and disappears within 1 week after MR arthrography. Pain is more pronounced in patients younger than 30 years than in patients older than 30 years (P < . 043). There is no significant relationship between pain score and radiologist experience.

Can I drive home after a hip arthrogram?

You should not drive home after the procedure and must make other travel arrangements (e.g. ask a relative or friend to accompany you who can drive you home). After the procedure the joint will feel slightly unusual until the body has drained away all the injected fluid.

Can you shower after arthrogram?

Bandages were placed over the injection site after the procedure. It is important to keep the site clean and dry. You may take a shower or bath while the bandage is on.

Is an arthrogram the same as an MRI?

An Arthrogram uses fluoroscopy and an MRI to specifically diagnoses injuries in the joint structures that an MRI alone would likely miss. MRIs can be ordered with contrast that is delivered intravenously, while an Arthrogram has contrast needle-guided directly into the injured joint.

How long does a hip arthrogram take?

The arthrogram itself usually takes about 15 minutes. You may then have to wait a short time before having the scan performed. A subsequent MRI scan may take 30-45 minutes, depending on the joint and the number of scans that have to be done.

How long are you sore after an arthrogram?

IMPLICATION FOR PATIENT CARE. Patients should be informed that they may experience mild pain up to 4 hours after the procedure and that this pain will resolve within 1 week after the procedure.