Joao Paulo Oliveira Araujo MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Fernando Mesquita Lima, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Bruno Henrique Magalhaes Pizzolitto, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hamilton Guidorizzi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Julio Brandao Guimaraes, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andre Yui Aihara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carlos Henrique Longo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Introduction: Total hip replacement is an option for patients with hip diseases that cause chronic discomfort and significant functional impairment as observed in advanced osteoarthritis. Most patients have a good prognosis with improvement in symptoms and physical function, however there is a risk of complications and these should be recognized. Methods: There were selected cases of monitoring patients to evaluate total hip replacement, by different imaging methods, especially by plain radiography.

Discussion: The normal appearance, with emphasis on specific anatomical landmarks and measures and possible complications were analyzed, as well as the materials of the prosthesis used. The initial evaluation of the prosthesis and its monitoring to detect subtle flaws were discussed. Conclusion: It is important that radiologists learn to recognize the good positioning of the prosthesis as well as the possible complications that can occur. Periodic monitoring with imaging is necessary to identify early evidences of prostheses failure, which can occur even in the absence of clinical symptoms.

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Araujo, J, Lima, F, Pizzolitto, B, Guidorizzi, H, Guimaraes, J, Aihara, A, Longo, C, Imaging Evaluation of the Hip Prosthesis: Advances and New Concepts.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016718.html