18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography may help determine better treatment for thigh pain after hip arthroplasty-A case report.

Abstract

Thigh pain after hip arthroplasty is multifactorial; uncovering its etiology is paramount for optimal treatment. This is the first case where 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography substantially helped in diagnosing the post-hip arthroplasty persistent thigh pain and appropriate treatment selection. This imaging modality warrants further study and more widespread application.

• Authors: Shinya Nakamura, Shigehito Uezono, Yuko Nagai, Masakazu Kanetaka, Kei Wagatsuma, Kenji Ishii, Takeshi Kumakawa, Kensuke Yasue, Yorito Anamizu, Fumiaki Tokimura, Tsuyoshi Miyazaki
• Journal: Clinical case reports (Clin Case Rep) Vol. 8 Issue 9 Pg. 1651-1658 (Sep 2020) ISSN: 2050-0904 [Print] England
• PMID: 32983470 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2020 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.