Cobalt-induced Retinopathy: Unveiling the hidden risk of knee prosthesis
This case adds to the limited literature on cobalt-induced retinopathy by demonstrating that even small prosthetic implants, such as knee prostheses, can lead to systemic cobalt toxicity with significant ocular complications. Early diagnosis, combined with prompt removal of the affected prosthesis and management of inflammation, is crucial for restoring vision and preventing further damage.
Authors
- Negin Yavari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9914-2935)
- Jia‐Horung Hung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9582-439X)
- Amir Akhavanrezayat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9245-4330)
- Aim-On Saengsirinavin
- Pamok Saengsirinavin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8459-9038)
- Ngoc Trong Tuong Than (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6123-675X)
- Azadeh Mobasserian
- Anadi Khatri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0444-224X)
- Çigdem Yaşar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0386-3613)
- Quan Dong Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6024-8441)
- Chi Mong Christopher Or (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0836-2513)
- Celine Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1616-837X)
- Xiaoyan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5784-1503)
- Osama Elaraby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2907-0050)
- Anh Ngọc Tram Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8492-2845)
- Frances Andrea Añover
- Dalia El-Feky
Institutions
- Police General Hospital (TH)
- Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2025.102369
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01