Individual motion patterns during gait and sit-to-stand contribute to edge-loading risk in metal-on-metal hip resurfacing.

The occurrence of pseudotumours (soft tissue masses relating to the hip joint) following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty has been associated with higher than normal bearing wear and high serum metal ion levels although both these findings do not necessarily coexist. The purpose of this s...

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Autors principals: Mellon, S, Grammatopoulos, G, Andersen, MS, Pegg, E, Pandit, H, Murray, D, Gill, H
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: SAGE Publications 2013