Abstract:Objective. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between serum and whole blood chromium and cobalt levels in a group of patients with metal-on metal total hip arthroplasty (Depuy ASR™). A conversion formula was developed to allow adequate evaluation of patients and correctly interpret the measured value. Methods. The authors retrospectively reviewed a series of 150 patients and prospectively analysed 64 patients who satisfied inclusion criteria. We collected data by taking simultaneously sample… Show more
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