Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip

R. De Haan; P. Campbell; S. Reid; A. K. Skipor; K. De Smet

doi:10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

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Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip

R. De Haan
P. Campbell
S. Reid
A. K. Skipor
K. De Smet

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Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip

De Haan R, Campbell P, Reid S, Skipor AK, De Smet K. Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007;89-B(4):538-541. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

De Haan, R., et al. “Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, vol. 89-B, no. 4, 2007, pp. 538-541., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

De Haan, R., Campbell, P., Reid, S., Skipor, A. K., & De Smet, K. (2007). Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, 89-B(4), 538-541. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

De Haan, R., Campbell, P., Reid, S., Skipor, A. K. and De Smet, K. (2007) “Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume, 89-B(4), pp. 538-541. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

De Haan, R., P. Campbell, S. Reid, A. K. Skipor, and K. De Smet. “Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip.” The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume 89-B, no. 4 (2007): 538-541. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

De Haan R, Campbell P, Reid S, Skipor AK, De Smet K. Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Apr 1;89-B(4):538-541. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.89B4.18563

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Abstract

A prospective study of serum and urinary ion levels was undertaken in a triathlete who had undergone a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip four years previously. The one month study period included the final two weeks of training, the day of the triathlon, and the two weeks immediately post-race. Serum cobalt and chromium levels did not vary significantly throughout this period, including levels recorded on the day after the 11-hour triathlon. Urinary excretion of chromium increased immediately after the race and had returned to pre-race levels six days later. The clinical implications are discussed.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr K. De Smet; e-mail: dr.desmet@heup.be

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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume

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89-B No.4 | Pages 538 - 541

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01 April 2007

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R. De Haan

Orthopaedic Resident

ANCA Medical Center, Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Gent, Belgium.

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P. Campbell

Research Scientist, Associate Professor

J Vernon Luck Snr MD, Orthopaedic Research Center, Orthopaedic Hospital, 2400 S., Flower Street, UCLA, Los Angeles 90007, California, USA.

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S. Reid

Sports Medicine Physician

St. Helen’s Private Hospital, 186, Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia.

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A. K. Skipor

Research Scientist

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s, Medical Center, Room 756, Cohn Research Building, 1735 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3833, USA.

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K. De Smet

Orthopaedic Surgeon

ANCA Medical Center, Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Gent, Belgium.

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