Fatal cardiomyopathy after revision total hip replacement for fracture of a ceramic liner

 http://www.bjj.boneandjoint.org.uk/content/95-B/1/31.full

 

Abstract

Symptomatic cobalt toxicity from a failed total hip replacement is a rare but devastating complication. It has been reported following revision of fractured ceramic components, as well as in patients with failed metal-on-metal articulations...

 

 

 

 

 

una publicación de The Bone & Joint Journal.