Minocycline black bone disease in arthroplasty: a systematic review.

William SteadmanZak BrownChristopher J Wall

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2021)

Minocycline black bone disease can be a concerning intra-operative finding when unexpectedly encountered during routine arthroplasty, but should not affect the operative plan. Surgeons should exclude alternative causes of bone discolouration when the history is unclear.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women
clinical practice