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Metal-on-metal bearings

THE EVIDENCE SO FAR



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Abstract

Lately, concerns have arisen following the use of large metal-on-metal bearings in hip replacements owing to reports of catastrophic soft-tissue reactions resulting in implant failure and associated complications. This review examines the literature and contemporary presentations on current clinical dilemmas in metal-on-metal hip replacement.


Correspondence should be sent to Professor F. S. Haddad; e-mail: fsh@fareshaddad.net

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