Table 4 X-ray findings
No visible abnormality | Loosening/ osteolysis | Fracture | Mal-alignment | Polyethylene wear | Effusion | Progressive joint disease | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hip (n = 39) | 9 (23.1%) | 12 (30.8%) | 9 (23.1%) | 14 (35.9%) | 4 (10.3%) | NA | 3 (7.7%) |
Hip metal on metal (n = 9) | 5 (55.6%) | 3 (33.3%) | 1 (11.1%) | 2 (2.2%) | NA | NA | 0 |
Knee (n = 50) | 16 (32.0%) | 21 (42.0%) | 4 (8.0%) | 9 (18.0%) | 3 (6.0%) | 7 (14%) | 4 (8.0%) |
Total | 30 (30.6%) | 36 (36.7%) | 14 (14.3%) | 25 (25.5%) | 7 (7.1%) | 7 (7.1%) | 7 (7.1%) |