Stressing the knee joint for arthrography.
A restraining device for arthrography of the knee, made from an automobile safety belt, is described. Contrary to usual practice, the authors place the strap below the knee joint. There is less tendency for the knee to flex when compared with placement above the knee, resulting in improved demonstration ot the meniscus.
D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography