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AJR 2005; 184:1219-1222
© American Roentgen Ray Society

Pictorial Essay

Electrochemical Corrosion of Metal Implants

Scott P. Patterson1, Richard H. Daffner1 and Robert A. Gallo2

1 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4772.
2 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4722.

OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to show the radiographic changes that result from electrochemical corrosion of implanted metal in the body.

CONCLUSION. Corrosion of metal implants is not rare. Radiologists should become familiar with the changes this process produces.


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