In February 2009, 15 months ago, I had my right hip resurfaced with the now withdrawn ASR device. I have had some problems over the last few months, after injuring the hip, though these seem to be slowly subsiding. My GP did, however order some blood tests, and the chromium level came back at 10.38 and the cobalt at 11.20 (parts per billion I presume). I know these are slightly higher than concern levels expressed by Dr. Schmazried, in his advice to ASR patients, though I assume he was being conservative. I was just wondering if anyone out there has similar levels and has had any issues?
Thanks,
John