Comparative analysis of dual-phase 18F-fluoride PET/CT and three phase bone scintigraphy in the evaluation of septic (or painful) hip prostheses: A prospective study

The results suggested that DPFP has considerable potential in differentiating septic from aseptic loosening of hip prostheses and more specific to rule out sepsis than TPBS. It may be employed before revision arthroplasty to evaluate implant for loosening and sepsis in loosened implant.