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Imaging Evaluation of the Painful or Failed Shoulder Arthroplasty

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MRI-Arthroscopy Correlations

Abstract

Managing a patient with a painful or failed shoulder arthroplasty can be a difficult diagnostic dilemma for surgeons. While multiple imaging modalities can be useful in making a diagnosis, the use of MRI is becoming more accepted with the advent of artifact-reduction protocols. These MRI protocols can minimize artifact around metal implants to allow visualization of the surrounding soft tissues. In this chapter, we will discuss the most common reasons for a painful or failed shoulder arthroplasty and outline the ways in which imaging can help. Namely, we will discuss implant loosening, periprosthetic fracture, infection, rotator cuff dysfunction, and instability.

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Williams, P., Konin, G., Gulotta, L.V. (2015). Imaging Evaluation of the Painful or Failed Shoulder Arthroplasty. In: Brockmeier, S. (eds) MRI-Arthroscopy Correlations. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2645-9_19

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