It s another thing for an implant to be defective.
Metal hip replacement problems.
But compared with other hip replacements some metal on metal hip devices have been found to wear down more quickly in some patients.
These devices are made from a blend of several metals including chromium cobalt nickel titanium and molybdenum.
It s one thing to have a surgery for a painful condition and still experience pain afterward despite the corrected condition.
The issue with metal on metal hip replacements.
The use of metal on metal hip implants became popular in the u.
Other problems from metal hip replacements.
Metallosis is a type of metal poisoning that can occur as a side effect of joint replacement devices with metal components such as metal on metal hip replacements or other metal implants.
First the size of the ball of the ball and socket implant can be larger.
What if i have a metal hip replacement but i don t have problems.
Other causes of pain that can affect all types of hip replacement include loosening wear and infection.
If there s damage to your hip then you ll need revision surgery in which the metal on metal implants will be removed and new ones inserted.
Over a decade ago.
Many manufacturers proclaimed that the metal on metal hip replacements would last 2 as long.
All artificial hip implants carry risks including wear of the component material.
This may also involve fitting a femoral stem to fix the ball onto in a total hip replacement.
Metal on metal hip replacements were designed with two specific potential advantages.
Most people who have a metal on metal mom implant have well functioning hips and are thought to be at low risk of developing any serious problems.
Reports of patient reactions to these ions have spurred the fda to order the 21 makers of these devices to perform new.
Metal on metal hip replacements release metal ions into the bloodstream.
Metal on metal mom hip implants have unique risks in addition to the general risks of all hip implants.