UK issues alert for Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements

Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements (Orthopedics This Week)
The UK Regulatory Authority (MHRA) issued the medical device alert to healthcare professionals because a small portion of patients with metal-on-metal devices are at risk for developing progressive soft tissue reactions that comes from the wear debris caused by the hip's movement. Soft tissue necrosis or non-cancerous tumor growth can result from the debris.
Concerns Over ‘Metal on Metal’ Hip Implants (NYTimes Health)
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