Study of the toxicity, immunological and gene expression effects of cobalt ions and wear debris derived from metal-on-metal hip implants
Joint replacements have been used for over 30 years with considerable success as treatment for bone diseases. As a surgical alternative to metal on metal (MoM) total hip replacement, hip resurfacing was developed using Cobalt-Chromium (CoCr) alloys. However, debris particles are generated by wear at...
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University of Strathclyde
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.605941 |