One procedure involved a total hip replacement whereby a metal ball and stem were attached to the thigh bone.
Metal hip replacement issues.
But compared with other hip replacements some metal on metal hip devices have been found to wear down more quickly in some patients.
If there s damage to your hip then you ll need revision surgery in which the metal on metal implants will be removed and new ones inserted.
What if i have a metal hip replacement but i don t have problems.
However despite the low wear rates there were problems with the metal on metal implants.
Most people who have a metal on metal mom implant have well functioning hips and are thought to be at low risk of developing any serious problems.
This artificial joint prosthesis helps reduce pain and improve function.
Submit imaging data to show whether there are issues with the device or with the bone.
The problems with metal on metal hip replacements have been highlighted in a joint.
Metal on polyethylene is one of the least desirable hip replacement devices besides metal on metal.
This may also involve fitting a femoral stem to fix the ball onto in a total hip replacement.
These are becoming more popular for hip replacements.
Metal on metal mom hip implants have unique risks in addition to the general risks of all hip implants.
All artificial hip implants carry risks including wear of the component material.
The concern about some metal on metal hip replacements specifically one implant made by a johnson johnson company called depuy orthopaedics is that implants were causing problems within the first few years after replacement.
During hip replacement a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal ceramic and very hard plastic.
Ceramic hip replacement implants also use metal parts that fit within the bone but the bearing surface the ball and the socket can be made of the ceramic material.
Other causes of pain that can affect all types of hip replacement include loosening wear and infection.
Let s say you have a metal on metal hip implant but you re one of the lucky ones who aren t experiencing side effects or issues.
Both metal and polyethylene are subject to wear particles and the plastic and metal contaminants that will envelope your entire joint are a cause for concern.