Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5708732 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Measurement of serum cobalt level with a threshold value of 1.0 ng/mL in our experience is the best test for identifying the presence of ALTR in patients with a metal-on-polyethylene THA. Measurement of chromium level and the ratio of cobalt-to-chromium levels are also of value.
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Yale A. MD, Craig J. MD, Daniel D. MD, Mick P. MD, Deborah J. BS, Robin PhD, Joshua J. MD,