A case of massive osteolysis after knee prosthesis polyethylene failure

Jun Wen Wang; Cheng Ching Lin

doi:10.3109/17453679308993677

A case of massive osteolysis after knee prosthesis polyethylene failure

Jun Wen Wang^*, Cheng Ching Lin

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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A case of massive osteolysis of the distal femur in response to particulate polyethylene from a broken uncemented tibial component is described. the osteolysis was so extensive that it made the revision arthroplasty extremely difficult. Early detection and early revision is recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	491-493
Number of pages	3
Journal	Acta Orthopaedica
Volume	64
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308993677
State	Published - 1993
Externally published	Yes

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A case of massive osteolysis after knee prosthesis polyethylene failure

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