Polyethylene liner fracture in dual mobility trapeziometacarpal total joint replacement: how to make a timely diagnosis?

Autor: Duerinckx J; Departement of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.; Hasselt University, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium., Caekebeke P; Departement of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium., Van Melkebeke L; Departement of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.; Hasselt University, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: The Journal of hand surgery, European volume [J Hand Surg Eur Vol] 2024 Sep; Vol. 49 (8), pp. 1034-1035. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 31.
DOI: 10.1177/17531934241227918
Abstrakt: We present a case of fracture of the polyethylene liner of a dual-mobility trapeziometacarpal total joint arthroplasty. Standard radiographic imaging was normal. This case highlights the importance of dynamic radiographic imaging to make a timely diagnosis.
Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors disclosed receipt of the following potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: JD is a consultant for Keri Medical for teaching activities.
Databáze: MEDLINE