Aggressive granulomatosis of the hip: a forgotten mode of aseptic failure

ConclusionsWe found a prevalence of 1% of this aseptic mode of implant failure. Since most of the retrieved stems were not loose, we did not find any alarming clinical symptoms anticipating implant failure. In this scenario, surgeons should be aware of the rapidly progressive nature of this entity and propose a revision THA in a timely fashion.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research