Unusual cause of third-body wear in total hip arthroplasty.
A case of severe osteolysis caused by third-body wear using a Harris-Galante II cup (Zimmer, Warsaw, IN) is reported. The prosthesis was inserted in a 23-year-old man 4.5 years ago. At revision, 3 triangular tynes of the acetabular shell rim were found embedded in the polyethylene liner.
Diwan
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, Australia.
Drummond
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D000328:Adult; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation