A shoulder arthrogram is an imaging test that can help diagnose hard-to-see joint issues. It uses a dye that makes soft tissues easier to see on X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.

MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study ...

The study, performed at the University of Wisconsin, compared the use of conventional noninvasive MRI with MR arthrography in 30 patients who had undergone preoperative imaging with both techniques.

MDCT arthrography is an accurate method for assessing cartilage loss in patients with hip dysplasia and may be more reliable than MRI in such instances, says a new study by researchers from Osaka ...

The arthrogram is often a step taken to confirm a possible torn elbow ligament, meaning Tommy John reconstructive surgery could be a possibility if it's determined that Ross has a ligament tear.