Failure of a Femoral Revision Knee Component with Chemical Corrosion and Elevated Metal Ions: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Christopher T HollandAarti A ShenoyPaul F LachiewiczPublished in: JBJS case connector (2023)
Failure of a modern, modular femoral component may cause metal synovitis and elevated serum metal levels. Subtle radiographic changes and preoperative serum metal levels may identify this complication.