Abstract |
A case of massive osteolysis of the distal femur in response to particulate polyethylene from a broken uncemented tibial component is described. The osteolysis was so extensive that it made the revision arthroplasty extremely difficult. Early detection and early revision is recommended.
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Authors | J W Wang, C C Lin |
Journal | Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica
(Acta Orthop Scand)
Vol. 64
Issue 4
Pg. 491-3
(Aug 1993)
ISSN: 0001-6470 [Print] England |
PMID | 8213138
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Femur
(pathology)
- Foreign-Body Reaction
(pathology)
- Humans
- Hypertrophy
- Knee Prosthesis
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Osteolysis
(etiology)
- Prosthesis Failure
- Reoperation
- Synovial Membrane
(pathology)
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