Metal Ion Release in Cancer Patients Following Megaprosthesis Salvage Surgery

Megaprostheses contain many more modular components than conventional total hip and knee arthroplasty, which may lead to higher serum levels of metal ions. The aim of this study was to determine serum concentrations of titanium, chromium, and cobalt ions in cancer patients after limb salvage surgery with a megaprosthesis.
Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research