| Presentation of gamma-irradiated-in-air polyethylene wear in the form of a synovial cyst. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14649579 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The increased wear of polyethylene sterilized with gamma irradiation in air has well been documented in the total knee arthroplasty literature. Our case report describes a patient with a well-functioning total knee replacement presenting with wear debris synovitis in the form of a large synovial cyst. We discuss this patient's preoperative evaluation, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcome after synovectomy and polyethylene exchange. We also review the current literature on appropriate polyethylene sterilization methods. |
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Authors:
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Bryan T Edwards; Patrick B Leach; Robert Zura; R Scott Corpe; Timothy R Young |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of long-term effects of medical implants Volume: 13 ISSN: 1050-6934 ISO Abbreviation: J Long Term Eff Med Implants Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-11-27 Completed Date: 2004-01-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9110830 Medline TA: J Long Term Eff Med Implants Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 413-7 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Medical College of Georgia, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, Augusta, Georgia 30912, USA. bredward@mail.mcg.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Air* Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* Gamma Rays* Humans Male Polyethylene* Postoperative Complications* Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects* Synovial Cyst / etiology*, radiography, surgery |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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9002-88-4/Polyethylene |
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