| Literature DB >> 15578557 |
Abstract
The single most significant obstacle preventing a broader application of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties continues to be the concerns regarding elevated metal ion levels in the blood and urine of patients with this bearing. A safe level for metal ions has yet to be defined for patients with metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties. A review of occupational exposure data gives some insight; however, longitudinal studies of large numbers of patients with metal-on-metal implants will ultimately be required to answer specific clinical concerns.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2004 PMID: 15578557 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2004.09.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Arthroplasty ISSN: 0883-5403 Impact factor: 4.757