Minocycline black bone disease in arthroplasty: a systematic review

Abstract Background Minocycline black bone disease is a rare finding that can cause concern when unexpectedly encountered during routine arthroplasty. Prolonged minocycline use can cause selective staining of subchondral bone, whilst peri-articular soft tissue and cartilage appear uninvolved. Method...

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Main Authors: William Steadman, Zak Brown, Christopher J. Wall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02617-w