Magnetic resonance imaging of shoulder arthroplasty: review article.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging evaluation of the painful failed shoulder arthroplasty is a useful imaging modality due to advancements in metal artifact reduction techniques, which allow assessment of the integrity of the supporting soft-tissue envelope and the implant.

Questions/purposes

The focus of this pictorial review is to illustrate the benefits of MR imaging, whether used alone or as an adjunct to other imaging modalities, in aiding the clinician in the complex decision making process.

Methods

A PubMed (MEDLINE) search focusing on the complications and imaging assessment of shoulder arthroplasty was performed. Articles were selected for review based on their pertinence to the aforementioned topics.

Results

We discuss the ability of MR imagin

SUBMITTER: Nwawka OK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4171449 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature