Metal on metal hip arthroplasty surveillance at a tertiary centre: design, patients ’ adherence, and cost analysis

ConclusionPatients ’ adherence to MOM surveillance is modest and the rate of dropouts seems not to stop over the time. Most of the expenses are due to revision surgeries, as well as indirect costs. Economy of scale may be suggested to reduce the costs, involving as much MOM population as possible.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research