The increasing use of orthopedic implants and, in particular, of hip and knee joint
replacements for young and active patients, has stimulated interest and concern regarding …

Cobalt (Co) is an essential element with ubiquitous dietary exposure and possible
incremental exposure due to dietary supplements, occupation and medical devices. Adverse …

There is widespread concern regarding the incidence of adverse soft-tissue reactions after
metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement. Recent National Joint Registry data have shown …

Symptomatic abnormal periprosthetic soft-tissue reactions (“pseudotumors”) have been
reported after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (MoMHRA). The aims of this study …

Lately, concerns have arisen following the use of large metal-on-metal bearings in hip
replacements owing to reports of catastrophic soft-tissue reactions resulting in implant failure …

Abstract Members of the International Skeletal Society compiled a glossary of terms for
musculoskeletal radiology. The authors also represent national radiology or pathology …

We report a systematic review and meta-analysis of the peer-reviewed literature focusing on
metal sensitivity testing in patients undergoing total joint replacement (TJR). Our purpose …

Theoretical, desirable features of second-generation metal-on-metal (MoM) hip prostheses
have led to their widespread use. However, the bearing surfaces, consisting of complex …

Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings were reintroduced over the last two decades because of
their lower volumetric wear rates in comparison to conventional metal-on-polyethylene …

Adverse Local Tissue Reactions (ALTRs) are one of the main causes of hip implant failures.
Although the metal release from the implants is considered as a main etiology, the …