Arthroscintography for detection of femoral component loosening.
Arthroscintography is a simple and effective means of detecting femoral component loosening. Fourteen patients with painful total hip arthroplasties were evaluated using arthroscintography for the detection of femoral component loosening. Using this method, a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 75% were achieved. It is therefore recommended that arthroscintography become a routine part of the evaluation of painful total joint arthroplasties of the hip.
Herzwurm
P J
PJ
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics, Fort Gordon, GA 30905.
Ebert
F R
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity