Clinical manifestations of a sometimes silent disease.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Although the host tissue response to debris is rarely symptomatic, the clinical manifestations of implant wear are profound. Even the most experienced orthopedic surgeon can be challenged in managing this sometimes silent disease.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement
- Prosthesis Failure
Anatomy
- hip
- knee