Asymptomatic intraprosthetic dual mobility cup dislocation with increased metal ion levels

With the increased use of dual-mobility cups (DMCs) in total-and revision hip arthroplasties, surgeons can expect an increase of known and new complications. During routine follow-up, we observed an asymptomatic patient with an intraprosthetic-dislocation (IPD) and elevated levels of serum metal ion...

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Main Authors: Maarten Koper, MD, Rob Verdijk, MD, PhD, Koen Bos, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-03-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344118301560