Development and problems of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty.
Proc Inst Mech Eng H
; 220(2): 371-7, 2006 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-16669402
ABSTRACT
For over 40 years, the metal-on-polyethylene bearing has dominated the field of total hip replacement. Problems of wear, osteolysis (dissolution of bone), and ultimately failure of prostheses have led to the development of alternative bearing surfaces. Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has taken current orthopaedic surgery almost by storm. However, metal ion release following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing remains a major cause for concern. This article looks into the development and examines problems and issues surrounding metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Óseas
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Falla de Prótesis
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Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis
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Prótesis de Cadera
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Hipersensibilidad
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Metales
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Proc Inst Mech Eng H
Asunto de la revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido