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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2006; 10(1): 030-046
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-934215
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Imaging of Hip Arthroplasty

Theodore T. Miller1
  • 1Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Great Neck, New York
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03 March 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Radiography is the mainstay of the imaging evaluation of the prosthetic hip, but arthrography, aspiration, scintigraphy, sonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging all have roles in the evaluation of the painful prosthesis. This article reviews the appearance of normal hip arthroplasty as well as the appearances of potential complications.

KEYWORDS

Hip - arthroplasty - replacement - complications - imaging - CT - MRI

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Theodore T MillerM.D. 

Chief, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center

825 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021

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