Imaging of total hip arthroplasty: Part I - Implant design, imaging techniques, and imaging of component wear and fracture.
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abstract
Despite being one of the most reliable procedures in orthopedic surgery, complications can occur after total hip arthroplasty, and radiology plays an essential role in their evaluation. This article will review the various types of hip arthroplasty and their normal appearances on imaging, followed by mechanisms and imaging appearances of component wear and fracture.