title: Osteolysis Complicating Total Knee Arthroplasty.
abstract: Osteolysis is a process mounted by the host immune system that relies on several variables, including patient-related factors, type of insert material, modes of wear, and implant design. Imaging techniques such as radiography, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and tomosynthesis aid in diagnosing osteolysis. Surgical options for the treatment of osteolysis include the insertion of bone grafts, bone cement, and prosthetic augmentation. Although no approved pharmacological therapies for the specific treatment of osteolysis exist, the use of bisphosphonates and statins decreases the risk of osteolysis.
authors: Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois.
authors: Theodore J
authors: TJ
authors: Gilbert
authors: Afshin A
authors: AA
authors: Anoushiravani
authors: Zain
authors: Z
authors: Sayeed
authors: Monique C
authors: MC
authors: Chambers
authors: Mouhanad M
authors: MM
authors: El-Othmani
authors: Khaled J
authors: KJ
authors: Saleh
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001843:Bone Cements; D006801:Humans; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements