RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Managing Patients with Tribocorrosion
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 2
SP 29
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989771402019
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/2/29.abstract
AB The failure rate of hip replacements is an important clinical problem in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery. Tribocorrosion in the form of articular surface material loss from metal-on-metal bearings and material loss from metal/metal modular junctions is central to the problem. This article provides an update on the clinical impact of tribocorrosion focusing on diagnostic modalities and treatment options.