Abstract
Modular neck femoral stems have been associated with adverse local tissue reactions (ALTR), leading to a voluntary recall, but these effects have not been well-characterized. A retrospective review of intraoperative findings and cobalt/chromium levels was performed in 103 hips undergoing revision for ALTR. The average preoperative serum cobalt level was 7.6μg/L (range 1.1–23μg/L) and chromium level was 1.8μg/L (range 0.1–6.8μg/L). Metallic sludge was noted in 100%, synovitis in 98%, pericapsular rind in 82%, and calcar erosion in 85%. An osteotomy was required for removal in 44%. We concluded that revision of modular neck femoral stems is associated with increased preoperative metal ion levels and stem-neck corrosion. Despite advanced stem explantation techniques, osteotomy was frequently required, leading to increased morbidity.
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