Unravels the mystery of periprosthetic osteolysis, a never-before-seen disease which causes the massive destruction of bone in individuals with total hip replacements~Traces the disease from its discovery on a single x-ray to its elimination via the creation of an new material for hip implants~Includes compelling patient case reports woven through the narrative~Reveals the unique challenges faced by clinician-scientists who provide both patient care and conduct medical research