The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 665.e21-665.e23 , June 2011

Pseudotumor in Large-Diameter Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Articulation

  • Cambize Shahrdar, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Cambize Shahrdar MD, 7925 Youree Drive, Suite 200, Shreveport, LA 71105.

Received 4 February 2010 ,Accepted 19 May 2010.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

 Investigation was performed at Willis Knighton Hospital System, Shreveport, LA, USA.

PII: S0883-5403(10)00336-0

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2010.05.022

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 665.e21-665.e23 , June 2011