It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to disassociation of the head from the stem.Surgeon reported patient had metallosis, and excessive black tissue was noted in the patient.A 40 +12 lfit metal head and liner were revised to a 28 +8 head and an mdm/adm liner construct (there are no allegations against the revised liner).The stem did have some trunnion wear, but not enough for the surgeon to decide to revise it, and so the stem remains implanted.Rep has an explant picture and reported that x-rays, medical records, and further information are not available.
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