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01-02-2011 | Original Paper

Metal-on-metal: history, state of the art (2010)

Author: Philippe Triclot

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

The history of metal-on-metal bearing began with K. Mc Kee. Several "episodes" have marked the history of metal-on-metal articulations, and each has contributed to a better understanding of this type of tribology. But to date the indications for this bearing are debated and are subject to reservations because of the existence of permanently elevated levels of circulating metal ions. It therefore appears that the monitoring of our patients, the documentation of our revisions and the collaboration with our industry partners as well as communicating with our biology and pathology colleagues is necessary to help us solve these problems.

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Title: Metal-on-metal: history, state of the art (2010)
Author: Philippe Triclot
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1180-8

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