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RECURRENT PVNS WITH CERAMIC ON METAL THA AT 9 YEARS

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Abstract

This study presents an unusual recurrent case of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) around a ceramic-on-metal (COM) hip retrieved at 9-years. PVNS literature relates to metal-polyethylene and ceramic-ceramic bearings. Amstutz reported 2 cases with MOM resurfacing and Xiaomei reported PVNS recurring at 14 years with metal-on-polyethylene THA.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)119
JournalOrthopaedic Proceedings
Volume98-B
Issue numberSupp_7
StatePublished - May 1 2016
EventThe International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA), 28th Annual Congress -
Duration: May 1 2016 → …

Disciplines

  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Surgery

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