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Cobalt-chrome is the most commonly used metal for hip implants. Titanium is also used but is a softer metal with similar properties to bone. ~ https://practice
by defrost 4mo ago
Cobalt-chrome is the most commonly used metal for hip implants. Titanium is also used but is a softer metal with similar properties to bone.
~ https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/what-hip-replacements-made-of/ https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/what-hip-replace...
with known risks:
Cobalt toxicity — an emerging clinical problem in patients (2011) - https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2011/194/12/cobalt-toxicity-emerging-clinical-problem-patients-metal-metal-hip-prostheses https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2011/194/12/cobalt-toxicity-e...
Cobalt-chromium toxicity following revision of total hip replacement (2024) - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11115421/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11115421/