Peroperative difficulties in fluoroscopy of the femoral head in massive obese patient: enhanced visualization by intra-articular contrast agent.
Peroperative fluoroscopic visualization of the femoral head in massive obese patient can be enhanced by the administration of intra-articular contrast agent into the hip joint. It provides safe alternative for compromised resolution during the introduction of femoral head screws. We report our experiences with one patient as a technical report and believe that in certain cases this method may be quite helpful.
Handolin
Lauri E
LE
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PO Box 266, 00260 Helsinki, Finland. lauri.handolin@hus.fi
Hiltunen
Osmo J
OJ
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007472:Iohexol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications*
D003287:Contrast Media; D007472:Iohexol; C038192:iopromide