Orthopaedic Tests and Procedures

Tests:

• Arthrography
  (Joint X-ray, Arthrogram)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the shoulder and knee.
  
  
• Bone Densitometry
  (Bone Mineral Density [BMD] Test, Bone Density Test, Bone Mineral Content, Bone Absorptiometry)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an illustration of T-score and what it means.
  
  
• Bone Scan
  (Bone Scintigraphy)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.
  
  
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
  (CT Scan of the Skeleton)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.
  
  
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
  (Spine CT, CT of the Spine or Back)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine.
  
  
• Fluoroscopy
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.
  
  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
  (MRI Scan of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue)
  Detailed information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bones, joints, and soft tissues, including the reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.
  
  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
  (MRI Scan of the Spine, MRI Scan of the Brain)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the brain and spine.
  
  
• X-rays of the Extremities
  (X-ray of the Arm, Leg, Hand, Wrist, Foot, Ankle, Shoulder, Knee, or Hip)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the arm and hand.
  
  
• X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
  (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, or Coccygeal X-ray Studies)
  Detailed information on x-ray of the spine, neck, and back, including the reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine.
  
  

Procedures:

• Arthroplasty
  (Hip Arthroplasty, Joint Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Shoulder Arthroplasty, Finger Arthroplasty, Joint Replacement Surgery)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee, hip, and types of joints.
  
  
• Arthroscopy
  (Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthroscopic Examination, Joint Endoscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Fiberoptic Joint Examination)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee.
  
  
• Bone Biopsy
  (Biopsy-Bone, Bone Lesion Biopsy)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the types of bone tissue.
  
  
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
  (Biopsy-Bone Marrow, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the bone and bone marrow aspiration procedure.
  
  
• Bunion Surgery
  (Hallux Valgus Repair)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of a normal great toe and a great toe with a bunion.
  
  
• Hip Replacement Surgery
  (Total Hip Arthroplasty, Hip Arthroplasty, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Replacement)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the hip.
  
  
• Joint Aspiration
  (Joint Injection and Aspiration, Joint Aspiration and Analysis, Arthrocentesis)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee.
  
  
• Knee Ligament Repair
  (ACL Repair, ACL Reconstruction, PCL Repair, PCL Reconstruction, MCL Repair, MCL Reconstruction, LCL Repair, LCL Reconstruction)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee and the knee joint ligaments.
  
  
• Knee Replacement Surgery
  (Total Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee.
  
  
• Laminectomy
  (Lumbar Laminectomy, Cervical Laminectomy, Decompressive Laminectomy, Back Surgery, Disk Surgery)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spinal column with vertebrae.
  
  
• Muscle Biopsy
  (Biopsy-Muscle)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, and after care.
  
  
• Myelogram
  (Myelography)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine and myelogram procedure.
  
  
• Rotator Cuff Repair
  (Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Surgery)
  Includes reasons and preparation, how it is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the shoulder.