| Literature DB >> 17876581 |
E J Heffernan1, F O Alkubaidan, T O Nielsen, P L Munk.
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Metallosis is an uncommon condition in which there is infiltration of periprosthetic soft tissues and bone by metallic debris resulting from wear of joint arthroplasties. It is often associated with significant osteolysis; therefore the identification of metallosis is an indication for revision arthroplasty. The radiographic, CT and MRI features of metallosis in a 63-year-old man who presented 16 years post-arthroplasty are described in this case report.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17876581 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-007-0362-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skeletal Radiol ISSN: 0364-2348 Impact factor: 2.199