RT Journal
A1 Ries, Michael D.
A1 Link, Thomas M.
T1 Monitoring and Risk of Progression of Osteolysis After Total Hip Arthroplasty
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2012
FD November 21
VO 94
IS 22
SP 2097
OP 2105
DO 
UL http://dx.doi.org/
AB 
Osteolytic lesions may develop after total hip arthroplasty from a biologic reaction to particulate debris. Loss of bone results from osteoclastic resorption and can be seen on radiographs as cystic lesions or radiolucent regions in proximity to the femoral and acetabular components. Osteolysis may be associated with pain, particularly if bone loss results in decreased mechanical support for the prosthetic components and implant loosening. However, osteolysis may also be asymptomatic and only detected with radiographic or other imaging modalities.