Adverse reaction to metal debris after Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty



: Junnila M, Seppänen M, Mokka J, Virolainen P, Polonen T, Vahlberg T, Mattila K, Tuominen EKJ, Rantakokko J, Äärimaa V, Itälä A, Makela KT

Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE

: 2015

: Acta Orthopaedica

: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA

: ACTA ORTHOP

: 86

: 3

: 345

: 350

: 6

: 1745-3674

: 1745-3682

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2014.1004015


Interpretation -We found that HRA with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing may be more dangerous than previously believed. We advise systematic follow-up of these patients using metal ion levels, MRI/ultrasound, and patient-reported outcome measures.




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