Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8796049 | Arthroplasty Today | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Systemic cobaltism related to metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty has been published in case reports and series with effects on the cardiac, neurologic, endocrine, and immunologic systems. This case report presents a 46-year-old male who underwent bilateral metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty and subsequently developed cardiomyopathy requiring left ventricular assist device implantation. Intervention with bilateral revision to non-cobalt-containing implants resulted in improved cardiac function. This case report will alert clinicians to the presentation of this rare but devastating complication while also displaying improvement following revision total hip arthroplasty. It is our hope this case will aid in early recognition and intervention of this condition.
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Authors
Ryan S. MD, Alexander L. MD, Charles L. MD,