Sonography of joint replacements. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Sonography is ideally suited for the evaluation of joint effusion, synovial thickening, and the ligaments and tendons surrounding a joint replacement because it is not hampered by the dephasing artifact of magnetic resonance imaging or the beam-hardening streak artifact of computed tomographic scanning. Although it is unable to visualize deep within the joint or into the bone surrounding an arthroplasty component, its dynamic capability allows evaluation of joint kinematics and its real-time capability can guide interventional procedures. This article reviews the sonographic appearances of complications of arthroplasty of the shoulder, hip, and knee.

publication date

  • March 1, 2006

Research

keywords

  • Hip Joint
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Knee Joint
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Shoulder Joint

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33745919523

PubMed ID

  • 16514582

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 10

issue

  • 1