Metal-Metal Articulation: Maloney v. Schmalzried (Orthopedics This Week)
“Like taking candy from a baby,” says Bill Maloney. “There is very little/zero indication for metal-metal articulations.” “But the benefits of metal-metal are well known: high stability because of the large diameter, low wear potential, and they are unbreakable,” states Tom Schmalzried.
This week’s Orthopaedic Crossfire® debate is “Metal-Metal Articulation: Cease and Desist.” For the proposition was William J. Maloney III, M.D. from Stanford Hospital and Clinics in Stanford, California. Against the proposition was Thoma...
