The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 25, Issue: 3, Page: e54

Metal Ion Levels in Maternal and Placental Blood Following Metal-on-Metal Arthroplasty

Clifford C. Novak; Craig J. Della Valle; Anastasia K. Skipor; Susan Shott; Patricia Campbell; Harlan C. Amstutz; William A. Jiranek; Xavier Pombar; Joshua J. Jacobs

Hip

There has been a resurgence in the interest and use of metal-on-metal (MOM) bearing surfaces in hip arthroplasty. Concerns, however, still remain regarding elevated metal ion levels in blood and urine. The carcinogenicity of elevated metal ions is still unknown. Moreover, it is unclear if elevated metal ion levels adversely affect the fetus or pregnant female patients with MOM surfaces. Our study evaluates metal ion concentrations in maternal and fetal serum.

Link to article