Best Imaging Modality for Metal-On-Metal Hip Arthroplasty


Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) following completion of an online test.


Target Audience:
The target audience for this activity is readers of the AJR and radiologists all training levels with an interest in musculoskeletal radiology and best practice imaging surveillance of patients with metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty

Statement of Need:
AJR articles fulfill educational needs at all practice levels by addressing new research and studies, reviewing standards of care and addressing clinical practice and educational needs. Needs sources for the AJR include clinical practice guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, and expert defined needs.

Goals and Objectives:
After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to:
  1. Describe the appropriate recommendations for imaging surveillance of patients with metal-on-metal (MOM) hip arthroplasties;
  2. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the most common used imaging modalities in assessing MOM hip arthroplasties and its complications; and
  3. Describe the imaging findings associated with MOM hip arthroplasty complications.


Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
  • V. Zayas-Colon has nothing to disclose.


Member Price:
Free
NonMember Price:
$40.00

Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.

Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 1 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



Date of issuance: January 22, 2021
Date of expiration: January 21, 2024
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour(s)