An Inguinal Mass associated with Polyethylene Wear Debris after a Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2005.40.3.365
- Author:
Kuen Tak SUH
1
;
Choon Key LEE
;
Jung Sub LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. kuentak@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Total hip arthroplasty;
Wear particle;
Granulomatous mass
- MeSH:
Arthroplasty;
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*;
Head;
Hip Joint;
Polyethylene*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2005;40(3):365-368
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ostelolysis and implant loosening by wear particles after a total hip arthroplasty is a well-documented phenomenon. Howerver, the occurrence of a soft tissue mass around the hip joint after a total hip arthroplasty is rare. We experienced a case of an inguinal mass associated with polyethylene wear particles. An excision of the mass and revision arthroplasty for a polyethylene liner and metal head were performed successfully via a separate incision. We describe this rare case with a review of the relevant literature.
