title: Foreign body reaction due to polyethylene's wear after implantation of an interspinal segment.
abstract: Different interspinous implants are used as minimal invasive intervention in the management of degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine. We present a case with foreign body reaction due to polyethylene's wear after a device for intervertebral assisted motion (DIAM) implantation. We conclude that the polyethylene interspinous devices can cause biological response, therefore; the surgeons and the companies should carefully watch their patients following application of such devices.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johanna-Etienne-Hospital, Am Hasenberg 46, 41462 Neuss, Germany. j.jerosch@ak-neuss.de
authors: Joerg
authors: J
authors: Jerosch
authors: Mohammed G
authors: MG
authors: Moursi
mesh_terms: D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008264:Macrophages / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020959:Polyethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D020959:Polyethylene