Osteolysis Complicating Total Knee Arthroplasty. Issue 7 (5th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gilbert, Theodore J.; Anoushiravani, Afshin A.; Sayeed, Zain; Chambers, Monique C.; El-Othmani, Mouhanad M.; Saleh, Khaled J.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 4:Issue 7(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-05
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.15.00081
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Osteolysis is a process mounted by the host immune system that relies on several variables, including patient-related factors, type of insert material, modes of wear, and implant design. Imaging techniques such as radiography, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and tomosynthesis aid in diagnosing osteolysis. Surgical options for the treatment of osteolysis include the insertion of bone grafts, bone cement, and prosthetic augmentation. Although no approved pharmacological therapies for the specific treatment of osteolysis exist, the use of bisphosphonates and statins decreases the risk of osteolysis.