Delayed diagnosis of catastrophic ceramic liner failure with resultant pelvic discontinuity and massive metallosis

Arthroplasty Today

关键词: Ceramic on ceramic;    Total hip arthroplasty;    Revision arthroplasty;    Metallosis;    Ceramic liner fracture;    Cutaneous manifestation of metallosis;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.artd.2016.11.002

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

With newer-generation ceramic components used in total hip arthroplasty, component fracture is a rare complication. However rare, when ceramic component fracture does occur, prompt identification and revision is necessary as delay can lead to dramatic failure with resultant metallosis as the extremely hard ceramic debris abrades remaining components. We present a case of a 70-year-old woman with ceramic liner fracture and an estimated 10-year delay in intervention with failure resulting in pelvic discontinuity and massive metallosis with associated cutaneous manifestation. She was treated with a complex revision and reconstruction and is 2 years postrevision without major complication.

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