Differences in concentration of metal debris in blood, serum, and plasma samples of patients with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty.
J Orthop
; 13(4): 450-454, 2016 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS:
Cobalt and chromium are released from MOM hips and their precise nature (ions/particles) is not known. Their distribution in serum, plasma, and whole blood may help to determine their nature.METHODS:
We measured cobalt and chromium concentrations in plasma, serum, and whole blood samples of patients with resurfacing MOM hips.RESULTS:
We found that chromium concentration was highest in plasma, followed by serum and whole blood. Chromium and cobalt concentrations were higher in serum and plasma, compared to whole blood.CONCLUSION:
We, therefore, suggest that in future cobalt and chromium concentrations shall be reported using plasma samples.
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MEDLINE
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Orthop
Année:
2016
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni