Granulomatosis of bone from high density polyethylene.
Granulomatous reaction by bone to high density polyethylene can occur if the rate of wear and the volume of the resulting wear products is abnormally great. The phenomenon was found in 6 of 11 patients who had had a Monk soft-top prosthesis inserted more than two years before.
D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography
D011095:Polyethylenes