title: Strontium 87mSr bone scanning for the evaluation of total hip replacement.
abstract: In a series of seventeen patients with unilateral osteoarthritis of the hip a scintiscanning follow-up study was made before and after total hip replacement for the assessment of the normal course of the 87mSr-scintiscan. In another series of twenty-eight patients with total hip replacement a photoscan was made as a supplement for the diagnosis of loosening of one or both components of a total hip implant. In most of these cases it proved to be a useful method, especially when clinical and raidological examination was inconclusive. It is concluded that up to six months after operation increased osteoblastic activity exists; the scintiscan became normal after that time. 87mSr scintiscanning offers a safe and simple technique for the assessment of the success and stability of total hip arthroplasty. It is also a useful aid for the early detection of loosening and infection. The procedure can help in the differential diagnosis of complaints after total hip replacement.
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects; D013325:Strontium Isotopes; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D013325:Strontium Isotopes