Radiography and Detection of Deficiencies in Hip Replacement
December 13th, 2007 | by admin |
Radiograpy is the primary and preferable method for evaluating hip replacement. The total prosthesis must be included on two radiographs of workable technique. Some early complications of hip replacement include cement extrusion, improper placement, and dislocation. Dislocation, if present, usually occurs directly after the operation is done. There are also complications which may occur later in hip replacement surgery. Some of these are particle disease, osseous fracture, implant failure, and infection or loosening, Some of these problems, a normal radiograph cannot be used to detect. It is reliable to diagnose dislocation, osseous fracture or implant failure. Different methods are preferable for other complications.