Lumbar disc herniation is among the common phenotypes of degenerative lumbar spine
diseases, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. The practice pattern is diverse …

The histopathological examination of the periprosthetic soft tissue and bone has contributed
to the identification and description of the morphological features of adverse local tissue …

Background: The authors of recent studies have reported newly devised implant-specific
blood metal ion thresholds to predict adverse reactions to metal debris (ARMD) in patients …

Aims Surface replacement arthroplasty (SRA), compared with traditional total hip
arthroplasty (THA), is more expensive and carries unique concern related to metal ions …

The unexpected high revision rates of large-diameter (femoral head sizes of 36 mm or
greater) metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties (MoMHAs) have led to worldwide regulatory …

Background Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) often leads to the collapse of the
femoral head, ultimately resulting in patients undergoing premature total hip arthroplasty …

Aims To determine ten-year failure rates following 36 mm metal-on-metal (MoM) Pinnacle
total hip arthroplasty (THA), and identify predictors of failure. Patients and Methods We …

Background and purpose—Whole blood (WB) cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) ion levels
have a major role in the follow-up of metal-on-metal total hip replacement (MoM THR). We …

Follow-up for patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements: are the new MHRA
recommendations justified? | The BMJ Skip to main content Intended for healthcare …

Abstract Background Hip Resurfacing (HR), although reducing in popularity, is still used in
the younger male population. Excellent medium-term results have been published; however …