Journal article
Blood metal ion levels are not a useful test for adverse reactions to metal debris
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Alarm over the reported high failure rates for metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants as well as their potential for locally aggressive Adverse Reactions to Metal Debris (ARMDs) has prompted government agencies, internationally, to recommend the monitoring of patients with MoM hip implants. Some have advised that a blood ion level >7 µg/L indicates potential for ARMDs. We report a systematic review and meta-analysis of the performance of …
Authors
Pahuta M; Smolders JM; van Susante JL; Peck J; Kim PR; Beaule PE
Journal
Bone and Joint Research, Vol. 5, No. 9, pp. 379–386
Publisher
British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Publication Date
9 2016
DOI
10.1302/2046-3758.59.bjr-2016-0027.r1
ISSN
2046-3758