Combined use of 18 F-FDG PET/CT and MRI for evaluating infection status and clinical outcomes before reimplantation in two-stage revision arthroplasty
A negative 18F-FDG PET/CT and MRI scan can provide an important reference point, strongly suggesting infection eradication and supporting a decision to proceed with the second stage of reimplantation surgery.
Authors
- Recep Bekiş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8313-8974)
- Nazlı Pınar Karahan Şen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1562-9085)
- Gürhan Tükel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0866-5392)
Institutions
- Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
- State Hospital (GB)
- Sivas State Hospital (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06713-7
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00