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From: Catastrophic failure and metallosis of the acetabular component in total hip arthroplasty

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a, b Anteroposterior radiographic and 3D computed tomographic (CT) images of catastrophic acetabular component wear in a 49-year-old man with primary total hip arthroplasty with metal-on-ceramic bearing, 3 years postoperatively. c, d Axial CT images of the high-density pseudocystic structure extending into the pelvis in the right hip and surrounding the thigh widely (arrow). e, f View of deformation of the acetabular components. g, h Intraoperative appearance of diffuse metallosis developing in periprosthetic tissues

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