Metallosis mimicking osteomyelitis from a forearm plate retained for 50 years.
作者信息
De Smet L
机构信息
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Pellenberg, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
出版信息
Acta Orthop Belg. 2000 Jun;66(3):289-91.
PMID:11033921
Abstract
A forearm plate retained for 50 years was removed because an acute inflammation mimicked chronic infection. The radiographs were very confusing. During the operation metallosis was obvious. Despite the general opinion that forearm plates should be kept in place, this probably should not apply to old "historical" hardware of uncertain chemical composition.
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Zotero 插件