کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5732563 | 1612084 | 2017 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
- A rare case of huge metallosis is presented.
- If prosthesis brackage is detected, revision surgery should be attempted.
- A regular follow-up after surgery it's the best way to success.
IntroductionMetallosis is a condition characterized by an infiltration of periprosthetic soft tissues and bone by metallic debris resulting from wear or failure of joint arthroplasties.Presentation of caseAuthors describe a case of a 45-year-old man treated for an osteosarcoma of the distal femur with a modular prosthesis when he was 18 years old, he developed massive metallosis with skin dyspigmentation after 17 years. His medical\surgical history was remarkable for a left tumoral knee prosthesis implanted 21 years ago. Two years before revision, the patient had a car accident with a two-points prosthesis breakage and despite the surgeon's advice, the patient refused surgery. In two years, prosthesis malfunction caused a progressive catastrophic soft tissues infiltration of metallic debris.Discussion and conclusionAuthors suggest that if prosthesis fracture is detected, revision surgery should be attempted as earlier as possible.
Journal: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Volume 30, 2017, Pages 9-12