Presentation
Pain in right hip and knee 10 years after total hip replacement
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Particle disease - total hip replacement
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Case Discussion
Released cement particles trigger the release of inflammatory mediators. Local accumulation of inflammatory mediators produces a local giant cell granulomatous reaction and leads to osteolysis and formation of cystic change in adjacent bone. This process is referred to as particle disease, and is a significant cause of revision surgery.