How to prepare for your Arthrogram / Myelogram.
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Arthrogram / Myelogram prep
No prep — joint injection
No prep is required for this exam. Please be aware that this exam requires an injection of your joint.
CT Bilateral Hip Arthrogram · MR Left Ankle Arthrogram · MR Left Elbow Arthrogram · MR Left Elbow Arthrogram · MR Left Foot Arthrogram · MR Left Hip Arthrogram · +11 more
No special preparation
No special preparation is needed for this exam. Bring your photo ID, insurance card, and physician order (if required), plus any prior imaging on disc.
CT Sacral Myelogram With/Without Contrast · Fluoroscopy Left Ankle Arthrogram · Fluoroscopy Left Elbow Arthrogram · Fluoroscopy Left Hip Arthrogram · Fluoroscopy Left Knee Arthrogram · Fluoroscopy Left Shoulder Arthrogram · +10 more
No prep — joint injection
No prep is required. Please be aware that this exam requires a joint injection.
CT Left Elbow Arthrogram · CT Left Hip Arthrogram · CT Left Knee Arthrogram · CT Left Shoulder Arthrogram · CT Right Elbow Arthrogram · CT Right Knee Arthrogram · +1 more
Driver required, rest 24 hours
No heavy meals 4 hours prior to your exam. A light snack and water is okay.This exam requires a driver at the end of your appointment. Rest is required 24 hrs after the exam. (No exercise, heavy lifting, etc.).
CT Cervical Myelogram With Contrast · CT Lumbar Myelogram With Contrast · CT Thoracic Myelogram With Contrast
Got your prep down? Request your appointment.
Our team confirms the time and walks you through the prep on the phone the day before.