Sandra Baleato Gonzalez MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Joan C. Vilanova MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Xavier Tomas-Batlle MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Cerezal MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Cruz Ageitos Casais MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gabriel Carlos Fernandez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Postoperative imaging is critical for the prompt recognition of postoperative complications in order to minimize adverse patient outcomes. However, imaging identification of these complications is sometimes a radiologic challenge. The aim of this exhibit is: 1. To understand and illustrate several uncommon complications related to orthopedic surgical procedures 2. To discuss the appropriate selection of imaging modalities to provide optimal patient evaluation in these entities. 3. To review their characteristic and imaging findings and recognize their typical signs.

Illustrate unusual complications after orthopedic surgery: - vascular - displacement; - storage (metallosis, cobalt intoxication) - neurologic - capsular contracture after prosthesis, and others… Advantages and limitations of each imaging technique for diagnosis these complications and a proper algortihm will be provided. Summary

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Baleato Gonzalez, S, Vilanova, J, Tomas-Batlle, X, Cerezal, L, Ageitos Casais, M, Fernandez, G, Looking for Uncommon Orthopedic Postoperative Complications.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011433.html