Use of F-18 Fluoride PET to Differentiate Septic From Aseptic Loosening in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients

Abstract

The results of our current study demonstrate that F-18 fluoride PET has considerable potential as a method for differentiating septic from aseptic loosening following a THA. The type classification of the uptake pattern can be performed relatively simply, and quantifications using the SUVmax values can then provide an objective evaluation.