Radiographic and CT features of metallosis in a lame dog after total hip replacement: the cloud sign

• Published in: Veterinary radiology & ultrasound Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 49 - 53
• Main Authors: Lucaci, Felix Daniel, Battiato, Pierantonio, Bassi, Jessica, Zani, Davide Danilo, De Zani, Donatella, Vezzoni, Aldo, Stranieri, Angelica, Longo, Maurizio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.01.2024
• Subjects: bubble sign; hip dysplasia; postoperative complication; postoperative complication; bubble sign; hip dysplasia

A 2‐year‐old female American Akita was referred for CT of the pelvis and hindlimbs due to a left hindlimb lameness after a left total hip replacement. Referral radiographs and CT images demonstrated amorphous soft‐tissue and mineral opacities surrounding the proximal femur and the prosthetic stem, c...