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Review
. 2018 Oct;49(4):419-435.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2018.06.001.

Osteolysis as it Pertains to Total Hip Arthroplasty

Brian Kurcz  1 , Joseph Lyons  2 , Zain Sayeed  3 , Afshin A Anoushiravani  4 , Richard Iorio  5
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Review

Osteolysis as it Pertains to Total Hip Arthroplasty

Brian Kurcz et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2018 Oct.

Abstract

Osteolysis is a long-term complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA). As the projected number of THAs performed annually increases, osteolysis will likely continue to occur. However, because of advancements in prosthesis design, metallurgy, and enhanced bearing surfaces, fewer revision THAs will be linked to osteolysis and aseptic loosening. Despite these improvements, no preventative therapies are currently available for the management of osteolysis other than removing and replacing the source of bearing wear.

Keywords: Imaging; Management; Osteolysis; Total hip arthroplasty.

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