title: Bilateral arthrography of the wrist.
abstract: In order to determine the true significance of a positive arthrogram in the investigation of wrist pain, a prospective trial was carried out in 60 patients, using the opposite asymptomatic wrist as a control. Of the 46 patients with positive findings in the symptomatic wrist, 34 (74%), had positive arthrograms in the opposite, asymptomatic, wrist. As a result of this, we conclude that a unilateral arthrogram is of little diagnostic value and we recommend the use of the opposite, asymptomatic, wrist as a control.
authors.affiliation: Sydney Hospital Hand Unit, Australia.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Herbert
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Faithfull
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: McCann
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ireland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D013679:Technology, Radiologic; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media