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Case 1, preoperative X-ray of the components.
Both acetabular mesh and cage are protruded into the true
pelvis.
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There were implant loosening and migration towards the pelvis of the acetabular component (Figure 1).
Postoperative X-ray of Case 1.
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Debridement was performed, gentamicin-impregnated cement (mixed with 2 g vancomycin) was put into the femur and a drain was placed (Figure 2).
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Case 2, X-ray before implant removal of the patient. Bipolar cup
is protruded into the true pelvis.
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There were a cemented femoral component loosening and protrusion of the bipolar cup into the pelvis in her X-ray (Figure 4). The CT and dynamic contrastenhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed (Figures 4-6).
Transverse computed tomography image of Case 2 after the
implant removal and debridement operation. Gas-liquid level is clearly
seen at the tip of the arrow.
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The CT and dynamic contrastenhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed (Figures 4-6).
Coronal computed tomography image of Case 2 after the
implant removal and debridement operation.
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The CT and dynamic contrastenhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed (Figures 4-6).