LOGIN
Analysis of metal ion levels and chromosomal damage following MoM vs. MoP THA
January 2016
Analysis of metal ion levels and chromosomal damage following MoM vs. MoP THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Metal-on-polyethylene versus metal-on-metal bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty: a prospective randomised study investigating metal ion levels and chromosomal aberrations in peripheral lymphocytes
Bone Joint J. 2015 Sep;97-B(9):1183-91Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to either a metal-on-metal or metal-on-polyethylene bearing surface. The purpose of this study was to compare whole blood concentrations of cobalt and chromium between the two groups, as well as evaluate and compare chromosomal damage in peripheral lymphocytes between groups. Follow-up was performed over 5 year postoperatively. Metal...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Learn about our AI Driven
High Impact Search Feature
Our AI driven High Impact metric calculates the impact an article will have by considering both the publishing journal and the content of the article itself. Built using the latest advances in natural language processing, OE High Impact predicts an article’s future number of citations better than impact factor alone.
Continue
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.