Massive exposition to titanium, but without sensitization: A case report of an overlooked disassembly of a modular acetabular component

Helge V Bonde; Eva Vejlstrup; Torben Johansen

doi:10.3109/17453679508995516

Massive exposition to titanium, but without sensitization: A case report of an overlooked disassembly of a modular acetabular component

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Helge V Bonde
Eva Vejlstrup
Torben Johansen

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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679508995516

Abstract

Lalor et al. (1991) have suggested the occurrence of sensitization to titanium after implant failure. We report a case of excessive and prolonged deposition of titanium and titanium alloy-debris after disassembly of a modular acetabular component in which no sensitization was found.

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1995-01-01

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Bonde, H. V., Vejlstrup, E., & Johansen, T. (1995). Massive exposition to titanium, but without sensitization: A case report of an overlooked disassembly of a modular acetabular component. Acta Orthopaedica, 66(2), 174–175. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679508995516

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Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 66, Issue 2 (1995)

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