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Differentiation of Aseptic From Septic Loosening by 18F-fluoride PET

Completed
Conditions
Hip Arthroplasty
Registration Number
NCT01017562
Lead Sponsor
Yokohama City University Medical Center
Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators utilized the 18F-fluoride PET method to evaluate THA cases with a stable, septic or septic loosened implant in order to differentiate these clinical settings using a novel uptake type classification approach.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
61
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria
  • Within one year after surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Departement of orthopaedic sugery

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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