Arthroscopy

What Affects the Test

Factors that can interfere with your test or the accuracy of the results include:

• Having had an X-ray of the joint that used contrast material (arthrogram) within the previous 10 days. The contrast material may cause inflammation within the joint that can prevent a clear picture of the joint during arthroscopy.
• Having arthritis. Joint damage caused by arthritis may make it difficult or impossible to do this procedure.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: January 29, 2007
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery
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