Magnetic resonance imaging of joint arthroplasty. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Modification of MRI pulse sequence parameters has permitted imaging of arthroplasty and the surrounding soft tissue envelope, enabling detection of regional tendon attachments, including the hip abductors, the knee extensor mechanism, and the rotator cuff of the shoulder. The multiplanar capabilities and superior soft tissue contrast have established MRI as the most sensitive, noninvasive means to detect periacetabular osteolysis after hip arthroplasty. Detection of intrasynovial deposits that may precede bone loss and regions of neurovascular compression also is possible. An additional advantage is the lack of ionizing radiation, which is beneficial in serial examinations for the longitudinal assessment of particle disease.

publication date

  • July 1, 2006

Research

keywords

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Joint Diseases
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33745901934

PubMed ID

  • 16846767

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 37

issue

  • 3