Pre and Post Arthrogram Ultrasound Images of Joints

University of Michigan9 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the usefulness of contrast in ultrasonography of the joints.

To determine if using intra-articular contrast (contrast injected into a joint) will provide clearer, more precise ultrasound images of the joints then an ultrasound done without the use of a contrast agent.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Joint Abnormalities

Interventions

UltrasoundPROCEDURE

Ultrasound of the joint(s) before the clinically scheduled arthrogram of the same joint(s)

UltrasoundPROCEDURE

Ultrasound of the joint(s) after a clinically scheduled arthrogram is performed. Ultrasound images will then be compared to the arthrogram findings, other imaging findings such as MRI and surgical pathological findings such as arthroscopy (if any.)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * clinically ordered arthrogram Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * children under the age of 18

Locations (1)

University of Michigan Hospital

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To add to the general knowledge of the researchers and to possibly benefit future patients in the diagnosis and treatment of joint abnormalities.

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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