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- Title
Severe metallosis following total knee arthroplasty: a case report and review of radiographic signs.
- Authors
Helito, Camilo; Buarque de Gusmão, Carlos; Angelini, Fabio; Tirico, Luis; Pécora, José
- Abstract
Metallosis is an uncommon complication following total knee arthroplasty that leads to osteolysis and implant loosening due to chronic inflammatory reaction. Abrasion between the metallic surfaces of the implant releases metallic debris that interacts with the periprosthetic soft tissues and causes chronic synovitis. Here we present a case of a 65-year-old man who had undergone total knee arthroplasty 10 years ago and developed implant loosening associated with severe metallosis and varus instability. Radiographs show the three typical signs of metallosis: metal-line sign, bubble sign, and cloud sign. This patient was subjected to revision surgery consisting of debridement and primary implant replacement by a hinged endoprosthesis. Knowledge of the typical radiographic and clinical findings of metallosis is important to rapidly diagnose this complication and avoid progressive joint destruction.
- Subjects
TOTAL knee replacement; KNEE surgery; KNEE radiography
- Publication
Skeletal Radiology, 2014, Vol 43, Issue 8, p1169
- ISSN
0364-2348
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00256-014-1860-3