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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 66-B, Issue 1 | Pages 38 - 40
1 Jan 1984
Bago-Granell J Aguirre-Canyadell M Nardi J Tallada N

A patient who presented with a malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the proximal femur after a total hip replacement is reported. The arthroplasty was of the Charnley-Muller type with detachment of the greater trochanter; polymethylmethacrylate cement was used. The possible tumour-forming effect of implant materials is discussed and the literature reviewed.