Asymptomatic osteolysis as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease after total hip arthroplasty: A retrospective cohort study

We found no association between periacetabular osteolysis and possible risk markers for CVD. There was a trend towards higher incidence of CVD among patients with periacetabular osteolysis. Based on the results from our relatively small cohort it cannot be excluded that low-grade peri-implant inflammation may increase long term risk of CVD following THA.