The parallels between particle induced lung overload and particle induced periprosthetic osteolysis (PPOL) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: When particles deposit for instance in the lung after inhalation or in the hip joint after local release from a hip implant material they can initiate a defense response. Even though these particles originate from inert materials such as polyethylene (PE) or titanium, they may cause harm...

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Main Author: Paul J.A. Borm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-03-01
Series:Open Research Europe
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Online Access:https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/1-16/v2