Wire-stem fretting and galvanic corrosion as an underrecognized cause of metallosis after hip arthroplasty: A rare case report

Key Points

• To investigate the role of wire-stem fretting and galvanic corrosion in metallosis occurrences following hip arthroplasty.
• Detailed clinical examination of the patient.
• Analysis of implant materials and corrosion effects.
• Review of related literature on metallosis cases.
• Identification of wire-stem fretting and galvanic corrosion as significant contributors to metallosis.
• Observation of tissue reactions consistent with metallosis in the patient.
• Recommended increased vigilance for these causes in future hip arthroplasty cases.