How Is A Blood Clot Of The Arm Diagnosed?
A blood clot in the arm is diagnosed with an ultrasound. The ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the body. There is no radiation. An ultrasound is done by…
Arms & Legs
How Is A Blood Clot of The Leg Diagnosed?
A blood clot of the leg is diagnosed with ultrasound. The ultrasound is performed by a specially trained technologist and interpreted by a radiology doctor. The ultrasound uses sound waves…
Correlate With Point Tenderness
Correlate with point tenderness is a phrase used on X-rays of bones. This phrase is used when an abnormality is seen of the bone that is not clearly a fracture…
Can CT detect a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
A deep vein thrombus is a clot that develops in a deep vein. This can be in the arms, legs, or pelvis. A deep vein thrombus can be a deadly…
Baker’s Cyst on Ultrasound
A Baker’s cyst is a common finding on ultrasound of the leg. We often detect Baker’s cysts when we scan the leg looking for a clot in the veins. A…
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Of The Leg On Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the leg is often ordered when your doctor suspects a deep vein thrombus. This often presents with leg swelling, redness and pain. The danger is that you…
Hip Steroid Injection Procedure
A hip steroid injection is an outpatient procedure done in radiology. The hip steroid injection often provides relief for a painful hip. What is a hip steroid injection? A hip…
Hip Arthrogram Procedure
Hip arthrograms are commonly done procedures in the radiology department. They are usually done as an outpatient. You usually stay awake during the procedure. Hip arthrograms are done for hip…
Shoulder Arthrogram Overview
A shoulder Arthrogram is a common procedure ordered by your doctor to help find out why your having shoulder pain. This is a two part test where you have the…