Which diagnostic procedure provides an X-ray of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space?
A)arthroscopy
B)myelography
C)dual-energy absorptiometry
D)arthrography

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Arthrography involves injecting a contrast medium into a joint space followed by imaging with X-rays, CT, or MRI to diagnose joint problems. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to view and diagnose joint problems. Myelography involves injecting a contrast medium into the spinal canal to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. Dual-energy absorptiometry is used to measure bone density for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Which Diagnostic Procedure Provides an X-Ray of a Joint After