Imaging Evaluation of Complications of Hip Arthroplasty: Review of Current Concepts and Imaging Findings. Issue 4 (November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Awan, Omer; Chen, Lina; Resnik, Charles S.
• Is Part Of: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal. Volume 64:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: 306
• Page End: 313
• Publication Date: 2013-11
• Subjects: Hip arthroplasty -- Complications -- Radiography -- Computed tomography -- Magnetic resonance imaging; Radiology, Medical -- Periodicals; Radiology, Medical -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2012.08.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0846-5371

Abstract

Total hip arthroplasty has evolved along with improvements in component materials and design. The radiologist must accurately diagnose associated complications with imaging methods and stay informed about newer complications associated with innovations in surgical technique, prosthetic design, and novel materials. This pictorial essay presents clinical and imaging correlation of modern hip arthroplasty complications, with an emphasis on the most common complications of instability, aseptic loosening, and infection as well as those complications associated with contemporary metal-on-metal arthroplasty.