Dose-dependent cytotoxicity of clinically relevant cobalt nanoparticles and ions on macrophages in vitro.
Despite the satisfactory short-term implant survivorship of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty, periprosthetic soft-tissue masses such as pseudotumours are being increasingly reported. Cytotoxic effects of cobalt or chromium have been suggested to play a role in its aetiology. The aim of th...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Physics Publishing
2009
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