title: Metallosis in shoulder arthroplasty: an integrative review of literature.
abstract: Shoulder arthroplasty has gained popularity as an efficient means of achieving pain relief and improved function in a variety of complex shoulder disorders. Despite promising reports, given the increasing number of shoulder arthroplasty procedures, various causes that may contribute to failure of a well-functioning arthroplasty are being increasingly recognized. One such disastrous condition is metallosis, a subject which has not been much talked off with reference to shoulder arthroplasty. This article besides reviewing the existing literature intends to discuss the possible causes that contribute to metallosis and devise a protocol for its timely diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy. paritosh.gogna@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Paritosh
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gogna
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Paladini
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Merolla
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy.
authors.forename: Carlo Alberto
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Augusti
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy.
authors.forename: De Falco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maddalena
authors.affiliation: Unit of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, D. Cervesi Hospital, Via L.V. Beethoven 46, 47841, Cattolica, RN, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Porcellini
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D008670:Metals
keywords: Metal debris; Metal hypersensitivity; Metallosis; Shoulder arthroplasty