Concerns Over 'Metal on Metal' Hip Implants - NYTimes.com

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Concerns Over 'Metal on Metal' Hip Implants - NYTimes.com

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Studies show that in some cases the devices can quickly begin to wear, generating metallic debris with effects that include groin pain, death of tissue in the hip joint and loss of surrounding bone.

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http://nyti.ms/b3FoaA Metal on Metal Hip Implants shed debris and fail some patients

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UPDATE 2-FDA seeks more advice on metal hip implants | Reuters

reuters.com — “* FDA responds to concerns about all-metal hip implants* Advisory panel review set for June 27-28* Review could lead to more rigorous standardsMarch 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationrespondedView full resource at reuters.com

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UPDATE 2-FDA seeks more advice on metal hip implants | Reuters http://t.co/4QjFaNXz

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How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? | BMJ

bmj.com — “How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? | BMJView full resource at bmj.com

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BMJ / Newsnight investigation raises new concerns over hip implants:may affect more people than breast implants scandal http://t.co/fVZhEouj

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More Problems with Knee and Hip Implants: Allergy Testing Now Advised | Regenexx™

regenexx.com — “New research showing many patients have allergies to the metals used in hip and knee replacement prostheses. Some patients may want to consider alternatives.View full resource at regenexx.com

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New Concerns About Metal Hip Implants - Arthritis Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “Metal-on-metal hip replacements are big business, but a new British report says these implants could be putting many people at serious risk.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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The potential problem with metal hip implants: http://t.co/rTpE6HBP

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East Coast Earthquake Update; Then, Concerns Over Hip Replacements | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR

thedianerehmshow.org — “East Coast Earthquake Update; Then, Concerns Over Hip Replacements | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPRView full resource at thedianerehmshow.org

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RT @MOR_Docs: Did you miss Dr. Josh Jacobs on NPR radio show discussing metal on metal hip replacement? http://ow.ly/6cxkC

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A Brief Background of Metallosis - Cobaltism and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

usrecallnews.com — “A great concern facing the public now is the failure of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties using systems like the recently recalled DePuy ASR. This is a guest article submitted by Jim Moreland PA-C, MHS and does not necessarily represent the views of this website.View full resource at usrecallnews.com

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A Brief Background of Metallosis – Cobaltism and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants http://f.ast.ly/x3kVu

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