A Case of Catastrophic Failure of Tibial Component with Extensive Metallosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report
Sharath Raj, Vivek P Ksheerasagar, Aditya Shah, Souvik Das, Vijay G Goni · 2026
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Description
Sharath Raj and four co-authors report a failed knee replacement coated in metal debris in a 2026 case paper. Their patient, a 72-year-old woman, had both knees replaced in 2008. A twisting injury in 2021 set off pain, swelling, and a bowing leg, and a fall in 2023 revealed a loosened implant.
Scans showed the worn shin component and signs classic for metallosis, where metal wear poisons the joint lining. Surgeons found dark staining, debris, and heavy wear, ruled out infection, and rebuilt the joint in one operation. A year later she walked fully on the leg, symptom-free, with a stable implant. The case argues for lifelong watch on replaced joints.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sharath Raj, Vivek P Ksheerasagar, Aditya Shah, Souvik Das, Vijay G Goni |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 12 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |