The Temporal Impact of Prosthesis Implantation and Semi-Quantitative Criteria on the Diagnostic Efficacy of Triple-Phase Bone Scanning for Periprosthetic Joint Infection.

Feiyang ZhangChentian ShenJinlong YuXiaohua ChenQiaojie WangZhenkui SunHao Shen

Published in: Orthopaedic surgery (2022)

The semi-quantitative criteria showed no advantages in the diagnosis of PJI. In addition, triple-phase bone scanning demonstrated good clinical diagnostic efficacy when the time interval from prosthesis implantation to bone scanning was >1 year.

Keyphrases

high resolution
bone mineral density
electron microscopy
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
body composition