A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Risk of cancer with metal-on-metal hip replacements: population based study
Authors: Makela KT, Visuri T, Pulkkinen P, Eskelinen A, Remes V, Virolainen P, Junnila M, Pukkala E
Publisher: B M J PUBLISHING GROUP
Publication year: 2012
Journal: BMJ
Journal name in source: BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
Journal acronym: BRIT MED J
Article number: ARTN e4646
Volume: 345
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 1756-1833
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e4646(external)
Abstract
Conclusions Metal-on-metal hip replacements are not associated with an increased overall risk of cancer during a mean follow-up of four years.
Conclusions Metal-on-metal hip replacements are not associated with an increased overall risk of cancer during a mean follow-up of four years.