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.

18F‐sodium fluoride positron emission tomography may help diagnose nondisplaced peri‐prosthetic and peri‐implant fracture

“…Diagnosis of and treatment for undisplaced complete fractures are complicated. An 80‐year‐old woman previously reported in this journal 1 underwent rigid internal fixation for post‐hip arthroplasty thigh pain due to an incomplete stress fracture above the stem tip. She could ambulate independently with no complications 3 years postoperatively.…”