Reactive Peri-Arthroplasty Pseudotumors: A Rare Cause of Hip Pain and Iatrogenic Sciatica
Adham Ahmed,
Yisroel Grabie,
Jeffrey Loeffler
et al.
Abstract:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the preferred treatment for patients with hip joint disorders refractory to conservative management. While original implants were designed to articulate a metallic femoral head onto a polyethylene liner, the popularity of "metal-on-metal" (MoM) hip implants surged in the early 21st century due to their perceived superior long-term durability and lower revision rates. However, subsequent followup studies showed high failure rates due to inflammatory responses to periprosthetic me… Show more
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