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Tissue Reaction to Titanium Debris Following Swanson Arthroplasty in the Hand: A Report of Two Cases

C. T. K. KHOO
J. A. DAVISON
M. ALI

From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, SL2 4HL, UK

Correspondence: Mr J. A. Davison, Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Rd, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ, UK. Tel.: +44-1342-410210; E-mail: john.davison{at}qvh.nhs.uk

Silicone abrasion particles are known to cause inflammatory changes following Swanson arthroplasty. Titanium grommets were introduced to protect the implants from wear and abrasion. Two cases with histological evidence of symptomatic titanium particulate tissue inflammation following Swanson joint replacement with grommets are presented.

Key Words: titanium • Swanson • grommets • hand

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 29, No. 2, 152-154 (2004)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2003.09.013
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