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

Helge V Bonde Department of Orthopedics, Herlev University Hospital, DK-2730, Herlev, Denmark

Eva Vejlstrup Department of Dermatology, Gentofte University Hospital, DK-2900, Hellerup, Denmark

Torben Johansen Department of Orthopedics, Herlev University Hospital, DK-2730, Herlev, Denmark

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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