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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Painful total hip arthroplasty

Recommended: X-ray Hip + MRI MARS or WBC-labeled scan is the preferred imaging study for painful total hip arthroplasty. Look for radiolucencies (loosening), heterotopic ossification, osteolysis.

Recommended study

X-ray Hip + MRI MARS or WBC-labeled scan

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

Look for radiolucencies (loosening), heterotopic ossification, osteolysis. Metal-on-metal: serum cobalt/chromium.

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