Severe metallosis-related osteolysis as a cause of late failure after total knee replacement

ConclusionMetallosis-associated osteolysis should be suspected in cases with radiologically evident polyethylene wear after knee replacement. Recognizing that revision arthroplasty is very technically demanding in such cases, surgeons should have a back-up with modular revision components and a ready access to reconstructive options at this revision setting.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research