title: Severe metallosis after total elbow arthroplasty-a case report.
abstract: We present a case of severe metallosis after total elbow arthroplasty in a female patient presenting with manifestations resembling a septic loosening. We discuss the clinical and the operative findings as well as the outcome of this uncommon complication. A review of the literature regarding the pathogenesis, radiographic appearance, and management of metallosis in prosthetic joints is presented.
authors.forename: Arkan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Sayed-Noor
authors.forename: Göran O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Sjödén