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...]
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...]
Continued Risk of Bacterial Meningitis in Children
Bacterial Meningitis in Children Linked To Cochlear Implants. Dear Healthcare Provider: This is to call your attention to updated information on the risk of bacterial meningitis in children with cochlear implants, and to provide recommendations for decreasing the risk. A new CDC/FDA study has shown that children with cochlear … [Read more...]
