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Metal-on-metal or metal-on-polyethylene for total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized studies
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 06/13/2011
Evidence Based Medicine
Clinical Article
Qu X et al. – This analysis found insufficient evidence to identify any clinical advantage of MOM–THA compared with MOP–THA. Although cobalt and chromium concentrations were elevated after metal–on–metal total hip arthroplasty (MOM–THA), there were no significant differences in total complication rates between the two groups in the short– to mid–term follow–up period. The MOM bearing option for THA should be used with caution.
