Can ultrasound help to define orthopedic surgical complications?
This article aims to describe and illustrate the usefulness of ultrasound in detecting complications of orthopedic implants, metal fixation devices, and other surgical material, with an emphasis on soft-tissue pathology.
Carbó
Sonia
S
SDI Hospital General de Granollers, Barcelona, Spain. 33150scc@comb.es
Rosón
Nuria
N
Vizcaya
Sara
S
Escribano
Fernanda
F
Zarcero
Manuela
M
Medrano
Santiago
S
D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*