How to analyze postoperative radiographs after total hip replacement.
Martyna Barbara BudzińskaBartosz Michał MaciągKrystian ŻarnovskyTomasz KordyacznyInga Magdalena KowalczykOlga AdamskaArtur StolarczykPublished in: Japanese journal of radiology (2022)
Total hip replacement is one of the most widely performed surgeries. It is stated as the most efficient method of treating end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip joint. What is more, it significantly improves the quality of patients' lives, relieves them from pain and restores decreased range of motion, provided that is conducted properly. Aim of this article is to indicate which constituents of prosthetic placement can be easily measured on postoperative radiographs and point out how to interpret obtained results. Multiple mechanical factors, such as center of rotation, femoral offset, acetabular offset, acetabular inclination, acetabular anteversion and leg length discrepancy can be measured on postoperative radiographs. To provide a successful surgery and to acquire both radiological and clinical satisfying results, proper prosthetic placement is crucial. Malpositioning of each element, in varying degrees may lead to dislocation or reoperation.
Keyphrases
- total hip
- total knee arthroplasty
- patients undergoing
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- minimally invasive
- newly diagnosed
- chronic pain
- peritoneal dialysis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- ultrasound guided
- pain management
- prognostic factors
- total hip arthroplasty
- neuropathic pain
- coronary artery bypass
- knee osteoarthritis
- coronary artery disease
- spinal cord
- spinal cord injury