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Severe Metallosis After Total Elbow Arthroplasty—A Case Report

Authors: Arkan S. Sayed-Noor, Göran O. Sjödén

Published in: HAND | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

We present a case of severe metallosis after total elbow arthroplasty in a female patient presenting with manifestations resembling a septic loosening. We discuss the clinical and the operative findings as well as the outcome of this uncommon complication. A review of the literature regarding the pathogenesis, radiographic appearance, and management of metallosis in prosthetic joints is presented.

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Title: Severe Metallosis After Total Elbow Arthroplasty—A Case Report
Authors: Arkan S. Sayed-Noor
Göran O. Sjödén
Publication date: 01-03-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: HAND / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-009-9201-z

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Severe Metallosis After Total Elbow Arthroplasty—A Case Report

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