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Using Ultrasound to Find Problems in Hip Replacement

Detection of deficiencies in hip replacement by use of ultrasound is an effective technique. With the use of this method one can both detect and see periprosthetic fluid that has collected following the hip replacement. It is of utmost importance to make sure there is no extra-articular fluid before arthrocentisis. With arthrocentisis a person may infect a sterile joint by passing a needle through an infection in the soft tissue. In a person with a large physique. Sonography may be limited, a large physique also limits the detection of a small joint effusion. In this case, joint aspiration is used.