Fantino O, Tayot O, Sans N, Cyteval C
Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Clinique Orthopédique du Parc, 155 Boulevard Stalingrad, 69006 Lyon, France.
J Radiol. 2011 Jun;92(6):594-620. doi: 10.1016/j.jradio.2011.04.007. Epub 2011 Jun 8.
Total hip arthroplasty is a frequent procedure with functional outcome that generally is excellent and lasting. Routine imaging follow-up is necessary to detect complications such as loosening and wearing out. Additional imaging with scintigraphy, CT, ultrasound or MRI may be necessary.