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Metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty: risk factors for pseudotumours and clinical systematic evaluation

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The potential advantages of contemporary MoM THA implants include less volumetric wear with subsequent reduction of polyethylene wear-induced osteolysis and greater component stability with use of large-diameter femoral heads. However, there have been concerns regarding significantly elevated revision rates in MoM THA due to MoM-related complications such as adverse local tissue reaction (pseudotumour) formation. The increased failure rate in MoM hip arthroplasty is associated with the generation of biologically active, nanometer sized metal particles from the MoM bearing surfaces and taper junctions, which result in the development of a localized, adverse periprosthetic soft tissue response. The focus of this article is to provide an update on (1) implant, surgical and patient factors associated with adverse local tissue reactions (pseudotumours) and (2) the clinical systematic evaluation and management of patients with MoM hip arthroplasty based on the currently available evidence. There should be a low threshold to conduct a systematic clinical evaluation of patients with MoM hip arthroplasty as early recognition and diagnosis will allow the initiation of prompt and appropriate treatment. As a symptomatic MoM total hip arthroplasty may have intrinsic and extrinsic causes, patients should be evaluated systematically, utilizing risk stratification algorithms. Although specialized laboratory tests such as metal ion levels and cross sectional imaging modalities such as MARS MRI can be used to facilitate clinical decision making, over-reliance on any single investigative tool in the clinical decision-making process should be avoided. Further research is required to obtain a better understanding of implant and patient risk factors associated with tribocorrosion in MoM total hip arthroplasty.

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Liow, M.H.L., Kwon, YM. Metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty: risk factors for pseudotumours and clinical systematic evaluation. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 41, 885–892 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-016-3305-1

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