Good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy
Per WretenbergDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Stockholm, SwedenAbstract: This case report describes a patient who had a metal-on-metal hip prosthesis implanted 37 years ago. The hip function and X-ray...
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oai:doaj.org-article:71e713bccab1403686c5f385e0cf4c722021-12-02T06:59:08ZGood function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy1179-1470https://doaj.org/article/71e713bccab1403686c5f385e0cf4c722008-10-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/good-function-but-very-high-concentrations-of-cobalt-and-chromium-ions-a2418https://doaj.org/toc/1179-1470Per WretenbergDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Stockholm, SwedenAbstract: This case report describes a patient who had a metal-on-metal hip prosthesis implanted 37 years ago. The hip function and X-ray are presented. The levels of cobalt and chromium ions in blood are analyzed and found to be about 40 times higher than normal. Consequences are discussed.Keywords: hip prosthesis, metal ions Per WretenbergDove Medical PressarticleMedical technologyR855-855.5ENMedical Devices: Evidence and Research, Vol 2008, Iss default, Pp 31-32 (2008) |
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Per WretenbergDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Stockholm, SwedenAbstract: This case report describes a patient who had a metal-on-metal hip prosthesis implanted 37 years ago. The hip function and X-ray are presented. The levels of cobalt and chromium ions in blood are analyzed and found to be about 40 times higher than normal. Consequences are discussed.Keywords: hip prosthesis, metal ions |
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Good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy |
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Good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy |
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Good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy |
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Good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy |
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good function but very high concentrations of cobalt and chromium ions in blood 37 years after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasy |
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