The Importance of Tc 99m MDP Scintigraphy as a Diagnostic Method of Infection and Loosening in Hip Hemiarthroplasties
Zafer ORHAN, Ugur KIRAN, Atilla PARMAKSIZOGLU, Necati YILMAZ, Okan YALAMAN, Nuzhet YAZICI
Keywords: Hemiarthroplasty, Infection, Aseptic Loosening, Bone Scintigraphy.
Abstract
In this study, we have evaluated the scintigraphic, radiographic and clinical results of 21 partial endoprostheses. The importance of Tc 99m MDP scintigraphy in the diagnosis of infection and loosening, and its comparison with other diagnostic methods are discussed.