Radiography of the knee joint

Radiography is usually prescribed if traumatic injuries of the joint and adjacent tissues are suspected, for example, dislocation of the joint or bone fracture. In addition, radiography of the joint allows you to identify osteophytes, cysts and tumors, signs of osteoarthritis, arthritis and osteoporosis. To obtain an accurate diagnosis, several images are taken from different angles.

Such a study is most often prescribed for injuries – if dislocations and fractures of the neck of the bone are suspected. However, radiography of the joint can also reveal arthrosis or arthritis, osteoporosis and osteophytes, and even cysts and tumors. For a more accurate diagnosis, several pictures are usually taken from different angles. Such a study is most often prescribed for injuries – if dislocations and fractures of the neck of the bone are suspected. However, joint radiography can also reveal arthrosis or arthritis, osteoporosis and osteophytes, and even cysts and tumors. For a more accurate diagnosis, several pictures are usually taken from different angles. It is recommended to do an X-ray in the following cases: Radiography of bones and joints (skull, bones of the shoulder, forearm, foot, hand, femur, hip bone, etc.; temporomandibular, elbow, knee, wrist, hip joints, etc.): pain, crunch, movement blockage, joint instability injuries (dislocations, fractures, sprains) suspicion of longitudinal flat feet diagnosis of growths, calcified areas, metastatic lesions, tumors

Contraindications Is it possible to do X-rays during pregnancy? There are no absolute contraindications. Pregnancy is a relative contraindication, especially in the first trimester. In case of emergency, an X-ray is performed at the direction of a doctor. During the procedure, the abdominal area is covered with an X-ray protective apron.