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Bone scintigraphy has limited value in predicting component loosening prior to hip arthroplasty revision

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Objectives: Aseptic loosening is amongst the most common causes of a painful total hip arthroplasty (THA) yet it can be challenging to validate this diagnosis. 3-phase bone scintigraphy (TPBS) has been suggested to improve detection of component loosening, but its diagnostic value remains controversial. [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/24dkou190

Authors: Streck, Laura, von Hertzberg-Boelch, Sebastian Philipp, Szewczykowski, Viktoria, Achenbach, Leonard, Rudert, Maximilian, List, Kilian

Institutions: Klinik König-Ludwig Haus, University of Würzburg

Language: English

Topic: Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6946431464

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