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Metallosis an uncommon complication of total knee joint replacements: A case report
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2019 · Vol. 5(2) · pp. 678–680
Abstract
The author reports on a patient a case of severe metallosis in total knee replacement. Wear of total knee replacement continues to be a significant factor influencing the clinical longevity of implants. Here we present a case of a 63-year-old female who had undergone total knee arthroplasty 15 years ago and developed implant loosening associated with severe metallosis and varus instability the metallic debris leads to a massive local and systemic release of cytokines. This patient was subjected to revision surgery consisting of thorough debridement and primary implant replacement by a hinged endoprosthesis.
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsMetallurgy and Cultural ArtifactsMetallosisMedicineTotal knee replacementImplantSurgeryComplicationTotal knee arthroplastyDebridement (dental)Knee replacementJoint replacement
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