Specialized CT Procedure Helpful in Identifying Cause of Unexplained Pain after MoM Hip Replacement
In a study published recently in the Journal of Arthroplasty, researchers demonstrated that single photon emission tomography/CT (SPECT-CT) can be useful in identifying the cause of unexplained pain in patients who have undergone metal-on-metal hip replacement. The researchers studied 15 patients—with a total of 19 metal-on-metal … [Read more...] about Specialized CT Procedure Helpful in Identifying Cause of Unexplained Pain after MoM Hip Replacement
Systemic Cobalt Toxicity From Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants
A new research study synthesizes data on systemic arthroprosthetic cobaltism, a recently described syndrome that results from wear or corrosion of chrome-cobalt hip replacement components. This syndrome is important, the authors say, because millions of hip devices implanted in the past decade use chrome-cobalt components. The … [Read more...] about Systemic Cobalt Toxicity From Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants
Adverse Reactions of 2nd-Gen Metal Hip Implants
Metal Hip Implants Are Tied To Adverse Reactions. Second-generation metal-on-metal hip implants are tied to adverse reactions. A recent study reveals that second-generation metal-on-metal hip implants are tied to adverse reactions. The second-generation study found that most—two-thirds—of the cementless metal-on-metal … [Read more...] about Adverse Reactions of 2nd-Gen Metal Hip Implants
FDA Says Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Can Lead to Tissue Damage
Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Can Lead to Soft Tissue Damage. Designed to be more durable and longer lasting than traditional hip implants, metal-on-metal hip devices are failing at unexpected rates. Now, federal regulators say that metal-on-metal hip device implants can lead to pain, soft tissue damage, and metal shedding where the … [Read more...] about FDA Says Metal-On-Metal Hip Devices Can Lead to Tissue Damage
