Imaging in Hip Arthroplasty Management Part 2: Postoperative Diagnostic Imaging Strategy.

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Date publication

juillet 2022

Journal

Journal of clinical medicine

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr GILLET Pierre, Pr TEIXEIRA GONDIM Pedro


Tous les auteurs :
Lombard C, Gillet P, Germain E, Boubaker F, Blum A, Gondim Teixeira PA, Gillet R

Résumé

Hip arthroplasty (HA) is a frequently used procedure with high success rates, but 7% to 27% of the patients complain of persistent postsurgical pain 1 to 4 years post-operation. HA complications depend on the post-operative delay, the type of material used, the patient's characteristics, and the surgical approach. Radiographs are still the first imaging modality used for routine follow-up, in asymptomatic and painful cases. CT and MRI used to suffer from metallic artifacts but are nowadays central in HA complications diagnosis, both having their advantages and drawbacks. Additionally, there is no consensus on the optimal imaging workup for HA complication diagnosis, which may have an impact on patient management. After a brief reminder about the different types of prostheses, this article reviews their normal and pathologic appearance, according to each imaging modality, keeping in mind that few abnormalities might be present, not anyone requiring treatment, depending on the clinical scenario. A diagnostic imaging workup is also discussed, to aid the therapist in his imaging studies prescription and the radiologist in their practical aspects.

Mots clés

CT, MRI, arthroplasty, hip, loosening

Référence

J Clin Med. 2022 07 29;11(15):