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Highlights • Osteolysis can occur in the patella without a patellar prosthesis.• Increased shelf-age and lower sterilization dose of inserts predispose for osteolysis.• Conventional radiographs lack sensitivity in detecting and… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Osteolysis can occur in the patella without a patellar prosthesis.• Increased shelf-age and lower sterilization dose of inserts predispose for osteolysis.• Conventional radiographs lack sensitivity in detecting and monitoring osteolysis.• Insert exchange, implant anchorage/alignment and bone defects are surgical priorities.• Although bone defects can be massive, no total revision is needed with good anchorage.
Keywords:
uncertain origin;
massive osteolysis;
bilateral massive;
case;
osteolysis;
osteolysis uncertain
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2021
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