Metal On Metal Hip Replacement
In a traditional metal and plastic hip replacement the socket is made of plastic that takes up space.
Metal on metal hip replacement. The fda has provided information for patients with a metal on metal hip implant. First the size of the ball of the ball and socket implant can be larger. All artificial hip implants carry risks including wear of the component material. Metal on metal hip replacements were designed with two specific potential advantages.
If you re not sure what type of implant you have or you have any concerns about your hip you can consult your doctor for advice. Metal on metal hip replacement manufacturers have until june 5 to come up with a plan for safety studies. However some metal on metal implants can fail increasing the amount of wear and producing small amounts of debris. Metal on metal mom hip implants have unique risks in addition to the general risks of all hip implants.
They are done on very few people now so this may not affect you. Collect information on adverse events and the rates and time since.