Metal-On-Metal Hip Implants Makes A Patient At High Risk For Metallosis
23rd October, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
An acknowledged danger for patients who have had metal-on-metal hip implants is Metallosis otherwise known as metal toxicity. Abrasion of metal components, typically after failure of interposed polyethylene-bearing surfaces such as the ones used in the DePuy hip replacement systems causes Metallosis. The British Joint Registry estimates that Nearly one third of DePuy hip replacement fails after six years. Continue reading Read More