Unusual presentation of failed metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty with features of neoplastic process
Metal-on-metal (MoM) total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with increased incidence of failure from metallosis, adverse tissue reactions, and the formation of pseudotumors. This case highlights a 53-year-old female with an enlarging painful thigh mass 12 years status post MoM THA. Radiographs a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-06-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344116300668 |