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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Main Author: Per Wretenberg
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/71e713bccab1403686c5f385e0cf4c72
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