Imaging aspects of new techniques in orthopedic surgery

Advances and new techniques in orthopedic surgery continue to challenge the radiologist in our attempts to maintain familiarity with imaging aspects of these procedures. This article is an attempt to review several of these new orthopedic techniques and modifications of standard procedures. In addition the use of computed radiography, a recently developed modification of digital technology, in musculoskeletal imaging was also assessed. It is our responsibility to recognize the normal radiologic appearance of these new techniques. Perhaps more importantly better understanding of these new orthopedic surgical procedures may allow detection of complications at the earliest stage, improving patient management and clinical outcome.