Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog hip prosthesis infection found using 99mTc-ciprofloxacin scan
By Peremans, K et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2002·Department of Medical Imaging·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An infected hip prosthesis in a dog diagnosed with a 99mTc-ciprofloxacin (infecton) scan.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Labrador was brought in for limping due to a problem with his hip prosthesis. Despite trying antibiotics and taking fluid samples, the vet couldn't find the cause of the pain. To investigate further, they used a special scan that highlighted an infection around the hip implant. After removing the prosthesis, tests showed the infection was caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The dog’s condition was diagnosed, and appropriate treatment could be started after the surgery.
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Abstract
This case report describes the use of the 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceutical ciprofloxacin (Infecton) in a case of hip prosthesis loosening in a dog. Serial planar radiographs were not conclusive, and culture of the synovial fluid was negative. Antibiotic treatment did not result in improvement of the lameness. Scintigraphy was performed with 99-Tc-Infecton, a tracer claimed to be specific for infection. Antibiotic treatment was interrupted 6 weeks prior to the examination. Planar and tomographic images at 3 h and at 24 h postinjection showed increased activity along the acetabulum and the proximal femoral bone surrounding the femoral prosthesis, indicating focal infection. Bacteriology performed after removal of the implant revealed Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11954814/