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

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2024 Sep;49(8):1034-1035. doi: 10.1177/17531934241227918. Epub 2024 Jan 31.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Thumb; complications; dual mobility; failure; fracture; liner; polyethylene; prosthesis; revision; total joint arthroplasty; total joint replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement*
  • Carpometacarpal Joints* / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpometacarpal Joints* / injuries
  • Carpometacarpal Joints* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyethylene*
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Radiography
  • Trapezium Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Trapezium Bone / surgery

Substances

  • Polyethylene