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.
Halbrecht
J
J
New York Medical College, Valhalla.
Giordano
C P
CP
Jaffe
W L
WL
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology*
D008670:Metals