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 …

Despite the technological improvements in orthopedic joint replacement implants, wear and
corrosion products associated with the metal components of these implants may result in …

Microplastics have become emerging contaminants, causing widespread concern about
their potential toxic effects. In this study, the uptake and tissue accumulation of polystyrene …

Bioengineers need a thorough grounding in biocompatibility-the biological performance of
materials. Until now, there were no publications suitable for a neophyte in the field; prior …

The physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles in suspension is a prerequisite for
the adequate assessment of their potential biological effect. Little is known to date about the …

Humans are exposed to cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) from industry and surgical devices,
most notably orthopedic joint replacements. This review compares the potential health …

Polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) can impair antioxidant, immune, and nervous system
functions as well as growth and development in aquatic organisms. At present, however …

Over the past 30 years joint replacement prostheses have been developed and refined to
enhance durability and reproducibility. Total hip joint arthroplasty is being performed in an …

Background There is renewed concern surrounding the potential for corrosion at the
modular head-neck junction to cause early failure in contemporary THAs. Although taper …

We previously reported on the metal ion concentrations of cobalt, chromium, and titanium
that were found in the serum of patients three years after they had undergone primary total …