Imaging of the Painful Hip Arthroplasty

The incidence of complications following total hip arthroplasty is low, but due to the frequency of the procedure, they are quite commonly encountered and require appropriate investigation. Complications include aseptic loosening, infection, foreign body granulomatosis (osteolysis), adverse reactions to metal debris, periprosthetic fracture, heterotopic ossification, hardware failure, and a range of soft tissue complications, all of which may result in pain. Relevant imaging findings are illustrated and the role of various imaging modalities is reviewed.

Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - May 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Rikin Hargunani, Hardi Madani, Michael Khoo, Anastasia Fotiadou, Ian Pressney, Michele Calleja, Paul O'Donnell Tags: Musculoskeletal Radiology / Radiologies musculo-squelettique Source Type: research