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The imaging spectrum of peri-articular inflammatory masses following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing
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Fang, CSJ and Harvie, P and Gibbons, CKMH and Whitwell, D and Athanasou, NA and Ostlere, S, The imaging spectrum of peri-articular inflammatory masses following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing, Skeletal Radiology: Journal of Radiology, Pathology and Orthopaedics, 37, (8) pp. 715-722. ISSN 0364-2348 (2008) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1007/s00256-008-0492-x
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Resurfacing metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty is increasing in popularity, especially in younger patients. To date, studies indicate that the procedure is associated with a good outcome in the medium-term. Formation of a peri-articuar mass is a rarely reported complication. In this study we analyse the imaging findings in patients with resurfacing implants presenting to our institution with peri-articular masses identified on cross sectional imaging.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients with documented peri-articular masses following resurfacing arthroplasty were included. The available imaging related to the masses was reviewed and the findings documented along with the patient's demographics.
RESULTS: There were 10 patients (13 joints). All patients were female. Patients presented with periprosthetic anterior or posterolateral solid and cystic masses. The anterior masses involved psoas muscle and were predominately solid. The posterolateral masses were predominately cystic. In the three cases with bilateral arthroplasties, masses were detected in both hips. Histology in six cases showed features compatible with a type IV hypersensitivity reaction.
CONCLUSIONS: The preponderance of females, the bilateral nature of the masses and the histological features suggest that peri-articular masses following resurfacing arthroplasty is due to the metal hypersensitivity.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Cystic; Hypersensitivity reaction; Mass; Resurfacing hip arthroplasty; Solid |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Clinical sciences |
Research Field: | Orthopaedics |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Clinical health |
Objective Field: | Clinical health not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Harvie, P (Dr Paul Harvie) |
ID Code: | 95334 |
Year Published: | 2008 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 60 |
Deposited By: | Medicine |
Deposited On: | 2014-09-30 |
Last Modified: | 2014-09-30 |
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