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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

Incorrect acetabular cup positioning in a MoM THA: an announced failure with growth of bulky pseudotumour. A case report.

Corrado Ciatti, Luca Andriollo, Francesco Pisanu, Virginia Masoni, Edoardo Bori, Fabrizio Quattrini

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Corrado CiattiUniversity of Parma, Italy; Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, AUSL Piacenza, Italy. Electronic address: corrado.ciatti@unipr.it.
Luca AndriolloOrtopedia e Traumatologia, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy; Alma Mater Europea University, Vienna, Austria.
Francesco PisanuOrthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Viale San Pietro 24, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
Virginia MasoniDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, Via Zuretti, 29, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Edoardo BoriHealth Department, ECAM Engineering School, Brussels, Belgium.
Fabrizio QuattriniUniversity of Parma, Italy; Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, AUSL Piacenza, Italy.

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Abstract

introduction and importanceWhile MoM tribology gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries mainly due to the low wear rates and excellent durability, in the following years, it has been the cause of many implant failures due to adverse reactions to metal debris (ARMD) of different entities. CASE PRESENTATION: We presented the case of a 61 years old female with failure of a metal-on-metal (MoM) THA, due to an improper positioning of the cup. The excessive verticality of the component generated the failure. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Since acetabular cup orientation is one of the most critical factors influencing the performance and longevity of MoM total hip prostheses, this study highlights how incorrect cup orientation can cause a negative and sometimes catastrophic outcome, necessitating revision.

conclusionThe precise acetabular cup positioning in MoM hip prosthesis geometry is essential in preventing functional overloading, release of metal ions and adverse tissue reactions. When evaluating patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses, it is necessary to consider the orientation of the cup as a predictive factor for failure and wear of the components.

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Acetabular orientationCase reportEdge loadingMetallosisMetal-On-Metal (MoM)PseudotumorRevision total hip arthroplasty

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PMCPMC12172291

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