The correlation between activity level, serum-ion concentrations and pseudotumours in patients with metal-on-metal hip articulations and metal-on-polyethylene total hip articulations

ConclusionThe daily PA level of patients who underwent MoM THA/RHA influences the serum-ion concentrations of chromium and cobalt and the risk of pseudotumour formation.Translational potential of this articleResults of this article add important knowledge on potential recommendations of prosthesis selection for patients with a high level of physical activity.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Translation - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research