title: Orthopedic implants: a guide to radiographic analysis.
abstract: Orthopedic technology is growing at a rapid rate. New implants reflect this technology whether it pertains to fracture fixation, joint replacement, spine stabilization, or soft-tissue reconstruction. This monograph is designed to assist both the radiologist and the orthopedist in accurately assessing plain radiographs of commonly used orthopedic implants. We discuss the biologic response of the surrounding bone to these devices; herein lies the key to understanding the radiographic presentation of these devices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Goitz
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Goitz
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Schurman
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Roth
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation