Metal in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Wear Particles, Biology, and Diagnosis
Very Interesting article explaining metal on metal wear in total hip replacement which is similar to hip resurfacing mom devices.
Very Interesting article explaining metal on metal wear in total hip replacement which is similar to hip resurfacing mom devices.
Can I have a Hip Resurfacing if I am Allergic To Metals?
Skin allergies to metals does not mean you will be allergic to a hip resurfacing device inside your body at the deep tissue level. This is a question that many people ask. The best way to know if you can have a hip resurfacing when you have skin allergies to metals is to ask an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon. Dr. Bose has written this explanation about the metal allergy problem: “Allergy after artificial joints is an interesting issue. One must keep in mind that the co-cr-mo alloy has been in clinical use for 45 yrs and is present in 99% of all hip and knee replacement surgery. Even if a component is titanium the articulating part would be always co-cr-mo. Therefore metal sensitivity is not exclusive to metal on metal joints. It is a factor in every joint…