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X-ray: the implant position is correct with no signs of failure.
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A plain radiograph showed the arthroplasty in good position with no signs of failure (Figure 1).
MRI: STIR-weighted and T1 images showed a bulky periprosthetic fluid collection above and below acetabular (arrows) component, with areas of low signal within it (arrowheads) due to metal debris.. MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; STIR: short time inversion-recovery.
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study was performed (Figure 2).
Metallosis tissue and metal debris in revision surgery. Osteolysis in femoral neck.
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In this revision surgery, we found a pseudotumor and profuse metallosis area with inflammatory reaction and partial destruction of the femoral neck (Figure 3).