The Journal of Arthroplasty, Volume 28, Issue 1, 197.e9 - 197.e12

Inflammatory Pseudotumor Causing Deep Vein Thrombosis After Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

Memon, Adeel Rasool et al.
Hip

Metal-on-metal hip resurfacings have recently been associated with a variety of complications resulting from adverse reaction to metal debris. We report a case of extensive soft tissue necrosis associated with a huge pelvic mass causing extensive deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb secondary to mechanical compression of the iliac vein. This is a rare and unusual cause of deep vein thrombosis after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty.


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