Metal-Metal Articulation by Dr. Schmalzried
http://ryortho.com/2013/02/metal-metal-articulation-maloney-v-schmalzried/
CCJR Debate February 10th, 2013
Dr. Schmalzried explained that
“The benefits of metal-metal
are well known: high stability because of the large diameter, low
wear potential, and they are unbreakable. The thin monoblock sockets
allow for resurfacing with acetabular bone conservation. One of the
risks is a higher loosening rate … Another is
that there is position sensitivity. In addition, metal particles,
ions, corrosion products, adverse local tissue reactions are a
problem as well.”… Read the rest