RT Journal
A1 Fabi, David
A1 Levine, Brett
A1 Majoras, Nicole
T1 Chronic Renal Failure and Catastrophic Failure of an Acetabular ComponentA Case Report
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2011
FD June 15
VO 93
IS 12
SP e68 1
OP 4
DO 10.2106/JBJS.J.01262
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.01262
AB 
Polyethylene wear and particulate-induced complications affect the survival of primary and revision total hip prostheses. Polyethylene failure can present as a fracture of the acetabular liner, massive liner wear with or without osteolysis-associated complications, or a combination of the two. Various degrees of metallosis can be seen in cases of catastrophic polyethylene failure. If the polyethylene wear or failure is not surgically addressed in a timely fashion, not only can the acetabular cup loosen, but massive wear of the acetabular metal shell may ensue with possible destruction of the component's locking mechanism.