New hip implant design under scrutiny for potential metal leak
NCT ID NCT03371212
Summary
This study is comparing two types of hip replacement parts to see if one causes higher levels of metal in the blood. It involves 52 adults with osteoarthritis who are getting a total hip replacement. Researchers are measuring cobalt, chromium, and titanium levels in the blood to check for safety differences between the implant designs.
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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