Orthopaedic Tests and Procedures
Click any of the links below for more information about each test or procedure

Arthrography
Detailed information on arthrography, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the shoulder and knee

Arthroplasty
Detailed information on arthroplasty, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee, hip, and types of joints

Arthroscopy
Detailed information on arthroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee

Bone Biopsy
Detailed information on bone biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the types of bone tissue

Bone Densitometry
Detailed information on bone densitometry, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an illustration of T-score and what it means

Bone Marrow Biopsy
Detailed information on bone marrow biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the bone and bone marrow aspiration procedure

Bone Scan
Detailed information on bone scan, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Bunion Surgery
Detailed information on bunion surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of a normal great toe and a great toe with a bunion

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan of the bone, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan of the spine, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine

Fluoroscopy
Detailed information on fluoroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Hip Replacement Surgery
Detailed information on hip replacement surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the hip

Joint Aspiration
Detailed information on joint aspiration, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee

Knee Ligament Repair
Detailed information on knee ligament repair, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee and the knee joint ligaments

Knee Replacement Surgery
Detailed information on knee replacement surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the anatomy of the knee

Laminectomy
Detailed information on laminectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spinal column with vertebrae

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
Detailed information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bones, joints, and soft tissues, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
Detailed information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine and brain, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the brain and spine

Muscle Biopsy
Detailed information on muscle biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Myelogram
Detailed information on myelogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine and myelogram procedure

Rotator Cuff Repair
Detailed information on rotator cuff repair, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the shoulder

X-rays of the Extremities
Detailed information on x-ray of the extremities, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the arm and hand

X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
Detailed information on x-ray of the spine, neck, and back, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine