[Imaging of knee prostheses]

J Radiol. 2009 May;90(5 Pt 1):561-75. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(09)74022-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors present a pictorial essay illustrating the different types of knee prostheses, their normal appearances, as well as the imaging features (radiographs, CT, US) of the main complications that may occur.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Malalignment
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnosis
  • Knee Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Knee Prosthesis / classification
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnosis
  • Osteolysis / diagnosis
  • Polyethylene
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnosis
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography*

Substances

  • Polyethylene