Ions released from metal-on-metal hip implants: «in vitro» and «in vivo» investigations
Studies have shown that Co and Cr particles and ions can enter the bloodstream and accumulate in tissues and organs of patients after metal-on-metal (MM) total hip arthroplasty (THA). These ions can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can be deleterious for cells. We first assessed the biolo...
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McGill University
2010
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