Metallosis following to neglected failed total knee replacem
Abstract
Patient suffering from pain and color change in
her knee 10 years after a total knee replacement diagnosed as metallosis due to
failed total knee replacement (TKR).
Beginning: prosthesis fail and implant wearing is a well known and good identified subjects in arthroplasty surgeries. Polyethylene wearing is a common issue but metal wearing and metallosis are rare cases.
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References
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Selçuk Frik
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This is me
0000-0002-6123-1596
Türkiye
Metin Işik
This is me
0000-0002-0890-6267
Türkiye
Bertan Cengiz
This is me
0000-0003-1069-3990
Türkiye
Ramin Moradi
This is me
0000-0001-7295-9964
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 5, 2018
Submission Date
September 4, 2018
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 45 Number: 3