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The 2010 DePuy Hip Replacement Recall was instituted when DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled its ASR XL Acetabular metal-on-metal hip replacement system on August 24, 2010.
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthetic implant, usually to relieve arthritis pain or fractures. Learn about the different types of hip replacement, the medical indications, the common risks and complications, and the costs and outcomes of the surgery.
Hip resurfacing is a procedure that replaces the articulating surfaces of the hip joint with metal caps and cups, preserving more bone than total hip replacement (THR). Learn about the uses, advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of hip resurfacing, as well as the FDA advisory and the Australian data.
Metallosis is a medical condition caused by metal particles from implants or dental devices accumulating in the body. It can lead to pain, inflammation, bone loss, and metal toxicity. Learn about the symptoms, causes, complications, and treatments of metallosis.
Lorenze M, Huo MH, Zatorski LE, Keggi KJ. A comparison of the cost effectiveness of one-stage versus two-stage bilateral total hip replacement. Orthopedics. 1998 Dec;21(12):1249-52. Hoffinger SA, Keggi KJ, Zatorski LE. Primary ceramic hip replacement: a prospective study of 119 hips. Orthopedics. 1991 May;14(5):523-31.
Oxinium is a brand name of a material used for replacement joints by Smith & Nephew. It has a ceramic surface that reduces wear and friction, and a metal substrate that improves toughness and workability.
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