How to Treat a Pseudotumor

serum metal ion concentration is highest at 12-24 months following the index surgery. The rate of revision total hip-artherplasty due to symptomatic pseudotumor is only 1.7 to 5.6%. Most patients with pain, elevated ions, or a Pseudotumor on MRI require operative intervention. Complications include instability, deep infection, aseptic loosening and persistent iliosomes tendinitis.