Imaging of the Hip Prior to Replacement: What the Surgeon Wants to Know

Total hip arthroplasty is an effective treatment for severe degenerative arthritis and is increasingly being used. Radiography is the primary modality for the initial diagnosis of osteoarthritis and preoperative planning. Additional radiographic views may include the spine and lower extremities in o...

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Published in:	Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 240 - 251
Main Authors:	Colucci, Philip G., Chalmers, Brian P., Miller, Theodore T.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-08-2023
Subjects:	Humans Spine Surgeons Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Total hip arthroplasty is an effective treatment for severe degenerative arthritis and is increasingly being used. Radiography is the primary modality for the initial diagnosis of osteoarthritis and preoperative planning. Additional radiographic views may include the spine and lower extremities in order to optimize implant positioning for the individual patient. Computed tomography is sometimes used for preoperative planning and intraoperative robotic assistance. Magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic ultrasound is generally reserved for patients without obvious arthritis. Ultrasound-guided injections may provide diagnostic and/or therapeutic benefits.
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ISSN:	0887-2171 1558-5034
DOI:	10.1053/j.sult.2023.02.001