Aseptic loosening of left hip implant

Case contributed by Stefan Lazic
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ongoing left hip pain.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Continuous radio-lucent line medially & pedestal formation distally.

Annotated image

The lucent surrounding cavity, indicating loosening, is outlined. 

Case Discussion

Patient went on to have revision surgery.

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