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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 88-B, Issue 3, 402-404.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B3.16748  
Copyright © 2006 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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A benign psoas mass following metal-on-metal resurfacing of the hip

D. R. Boardman, MRCS, SpR Orthopaedics1; F. R. Middleton, MRCS, SpR Orthopaedics1; and T. G. Kavanagh, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon2

1 Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XX, UK.
2 St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1AA, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr D. R. Boardman; e-mail: DavidBoardman{at}doctors.net.uk

As metal-on-metal arthroplasty becomes more widespread, concerns are being raised about the potential dangers of metal particulate debris. We present the case of a benign psoas mass secondary to the presence of such particles. The mass was excised and the hip resurfacing subsequently revised to a total hip replacement.




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