For patients undergoing primary total hip replacement (THR), the rate of revision varies by type of material used in ...

the all-cause risk for revision for monobloc acetabular implants was higher for patients with a cobalt chrome or stainless steel head and non-highly crosslinked polyethylene (HCLPE) cup vs those ...

Cutaneous reactions to metal implants, orthopedic or otherwise, are well documented in the literature. The first case of a dermatitis reaction over a stainless steel fracture plate was described ...

Carlsson and Möller, 1989 20 18 Metal allergic patients, screened before receiving stainless steel orthopedic implants ... patients (24.2%); cobalt, 6.1%; chromium, 3.0 Symptomatic patients ...

For the second time, an accused murderer who appeared oblivious to his surroundings during two Bartholomew Circuit Court hearings has been determined to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidised zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new University of ...

Occasionally, the implant may not fuse with the jawbone as expected, resulting in implant failure. Factors like insufficient bone density, smoking, or underlying health conditions (e.g., diabetes) can ...