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Table 1 Reasons for revision surgery

From: Host-specific factors affect the pathogenesis of adverse reaction to metal debris

Reasons for revision surgery

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%)