title: Orthopedic complications.
abstract: This overview of the complications encountered in orthopedic cases focuses on, among other things, complications of spinal surgery. The incidence of infection in spinal instrumentation and other orthopedic procedures is discussed and followed by a review of the complications of total joint replacement. Finally, a few words on the radiologist's responsibility for the reporting of orthopedic complications are given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011475:Prosthesis Failure