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Review Question - QID 5744

THA Prosthesis Design Press-fit Femoral Stems Unique complications QID: 5744 (OBQ15.59)
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QID 5744 (Type "5744" in App Search)
A 55-year-old woman had total hip arthroplasty 6 years ago. She now presents with hip pain for 1 year. Serum cobalt and chromium levels are 5ng/ml (normal, <0.9ng/mL) and 1ng/mL (normal, <0.3ng/mL), respectively. C-reactive protein level and erythrocyte sedimentation rate are normal. MRI with metal-artifact reduction sequence (MARS) shows capsular thickening and intracapsular fluid. A radiograph is shown in Figure A. At surgery, turbid grey fluid is evacuated and findings shown in Figure B are noted. Both femoral and acetabular components are stable. Black discoloration of the female end (bore) is noted. Based on the information provided, what is the next best step?
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