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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Joint swelling
  1. Direct Arthrography Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... and discomfort. You may apply ice to the joint to reduce swelling if it is bothersome. A mild over-the- ...
  2. ... loss of flexibility, limited movement, and pain and swelling within the joint. The condition results from injury to the cartilage, ...
  3. Gout Video 
    ... Uric acid crystals travel and accumulate in the joints, especially in the feet and legs, causing great pain and swelling. You are more likely to get gout if ...
  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... mesh used to repair a bone or joint Joint replacement or ... irritation or swelling; black and blue pigments are the most troublesome) ...
  5. Pediatric MRI Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... is often the best choice for imaging the joints and bones, where it can help: diagnose sports- ... an otherwise hidden tumor or infection in a joint diagnose developmental joint abnormalities in children detect bone ...
  6. Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery Video (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)  
    ... Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) Treatment Popular Topics Arthroscopy Joint Replacement Preparing for Surgery Nonsurgical Treatments Diagnostic Tests ...
  7. Brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... risk during MRI. However, a recently placed artificial joint may require the use of a different imaging ... distinguish between cancer tissue and fluid, known as edema . An MRI exam typically costs more and may ...