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Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY 1/2016

01-12-2016 | Review

Metallosis in shoulder arthroplasty: an integrative review of literature

Authors: Paritosh Gogna, Paolo Paladini, Giovanni Merolla, Carlo Alberto Augusti, De Falco Maddalena, Giuseppe Porcellini

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Special Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Shoulder arthroplasty has gained popularity as an efficient means of achieving pain relief and improved function in a variety of complex shoulder disorders. Despite promising reports, given the increasing number of shoulder arthroplasty procedures, various causes that may contribute to failure of a well-functioning arthroplasty are being increasingly recognized. One such disastrous condition is metallosis, a subject which has not been much talked off with reference to shoulder arthroplasty. This article besides reviewing the existing literature intends to discuss the possible causes that contribute to metallosis and devise a protocol for its timely diagnosis and management.
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Metadata
Title
Metallosis in shoulder arthroplasty: an integrative review of literature
Authors
Paritosh Gogna
Paolo Paladini
Giovanni Merolla
Carlo Alberto Augusti
De Falco Maddalena
Giuseppe Porcellini
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue Special Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-016-0408-1

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