A simple technique of joint puncture following hip arthroplasty.
A technique is described which, employing a simple metal guide, ensures consistent, accurate positioning of the needle in arthrography of the prosthetic hip by the anterior approach. The guide has been used successfully in over 100 examinations.
D001178:Arthroplasty; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*