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Metal-on-metal arthroplasty produces an increase in body cobalt and nickel concentration
March 2013
Metal-on-metal arthroplasty produces an increase in body cobalt and nickel concentration
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Elevated serum concentrations of cobalt, chromium, nickel, and manganese after metal-on-metal alloarthroplasty of the hip: A prospective randomized study
J Arthroplasty. 2009 Sep;24(6):837-45. Epub 2008 Sep 26.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
54 patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip were randomized to receive total hip arthroplasty using either metal-on-metal or metal-on-polyethylene bearings. The goal of this study was to determine the plasma concentration of specific metal ions at different post-operative time points for both types of bearings. The results of this study indicated that at 2 year follow up, the metal-on-met...
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