Metal-backed patellar component failure and metallic synovitis in total knee arthroplasty. A case report

A case of a dissociation of a metal-backed patellar component with a resultant metallic synovitis is presented. The mechanism of failure is discussed and an analysis of patellar component design is reviewed.

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Published in:	Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute Vol. 49; no. 1; p. 48
Main Authors:	Halbrecht, J, Giordano, C P, Jaffe, W L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 1989
Subjects:	Female Humans Knee Prosthesis - adverse effects Metals - adverse effects Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Prosthesis Design Prosthesis Failure Reoperation Synovitis - etiology
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Summary:	A case of a dissociation of a metal-backed patellar component with a resultant metallic synovitis is presented. The mechanism of failure is discussed and an analysis of patellar component design is reviewed.
ISSN:	0883-9344