From: Host-specific factors affect the pathogenesis of adverse reaction to metal debris
Reasons for revision surgery | |
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Progressively elevating whole blood metal ion levels | 22 hips (38%) |
Symptomatic hip and elevated whole blood metal ion levels | 14 hips (24%) |
Symptomatic hip, not elevated whole blood metal ion levels | 5 hips (9%) |
Pseudotumor and elevated whole blood metal ion levels | 14 hips (24%) |
Aseptic cup loosening | 3 hips (5%) |
Total | 58 hips (100%) |