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Metallosis Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report
Anudeep Manne1, Kothalanka Udaya Kumar1, Mohammed Sadiq1
1Department of Orthopaedics, ESIC Medical College Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Metallosis, a rare complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA), can cause severe tissue damage due to metal debris. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for successful outcomes in THA patients experiencing complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Pathology
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, but complications like implant loosening and wear can occur.
- Metallosis, a rare complication, results from metal debris, particularly from metal-on-metal implants, leading to adverse tissue reactions.
