Aggressive granulomatosis of the hip: a forgotten mode of aseptic failure.

Pablo Ariel Isidoro SlullitelRodrigo BrandarizJose Ignacio OñativiaGerman FarfalliFernando CombaFrancisco PiccalugaMartin Buttaro

Published in: International orthopaedics (2018)

We found a prevalence of 1% of this aseptic mode of implant failure. Since most of the retrieved stems were not loose, we did not find any alarming clinical symptoms anticipating implant failure. In this scenario, surgeons should be aware of the rapidly progressive nature of this entity and propose a revision THA in a timely fashion.

Keyphrases

total hip arthroplasty
total knee arthroplasty
soft tissue
multiple sclerosis
risk factors
quality improvement
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
physical activity