Postoperative osteomyelitis following implant arthroplasty of the foot: diagnosis with indium-111 white blood cell scintigraphy.
Many complications can occur following insertion of silicone elastomer implants into the foot. Postoperative infection may be difficult to distinguish from other conditions such as dislodgment, fracture, ectopic and heterotopic new bone formation, synovitis, and bursitis. White blood cell scintigraphy, in conjunction with the clinical scenario, may prove to be an invaluable tool in the diagnosis of postoperative osteomyelitis, subsequent to implant arthroplasties.
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kern Hospital, Warren, Michigan.
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D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D007962:Leukocytes; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate