Severe metallosis after total elbow arthroplasty-a case report

Hand (N Y). 2010 Mar;5(1):86-9. doi: 10.1007/s11552-009-9201-z. Epub 2009 May 15.

Abstract

We present a case of severe metallosis after total elbow arthroplasty in a female patient presenting with manifestations resembling a septic loosening. We discuss the clinical and the operative findings as well as the outcome of this uncommon complication. A review of the literature regarding the pathogenesis, radiographic appearance, and management of metallosis in prosthetic joints is presented.