Acute Metallosis Following Total Knee Replacement − A Case Report
Introduction: Metallosis involving the knee joint most often results from metal-on-metal contact late in the life of a failing implant following polyethylene wear. We report a case of acute metallosis following knee arthroplasty in a previously healthy 59-year old male. Case Report: In June 2011,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indian Orthopaedic Research Group
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jocr.co.in/wp/2014/01/06/2250-0685-142-fulltext/ |