Breakage of metal hip arthroplasty components: Retrieval and structural analysis.
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DOI: 10.3233/bme-191053
Abstract: BACKGROUND Breakage of joint arthroplasty components are rare, yet during an implant retrieval program we found several cases. OBJECTIVE In this study we examined the components to determine the causes and mechanisms of breakage of… read more here.
Keywords: arthroplasty components; corrosion; stem; hip ... See more keywords
The number of lymphocytes increases in the periprosthetic tissues with increasing time of implant service in non-metal-on-metal total joint arthroplasties: A role of metallic byproducts?
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DOI: 10.5507/bp.2020.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to determine the association between periprosthetic concentrations of selected metals and changes induced in periprosthetic tissues (PT). METHODS PT from 24 patients with metal-on-polyethylene or ceramic-on-polyethylene total joint… read more here.
Keywords: periprosthetic tissues; metal; metal metal; total joint ... See more keywords