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Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer

By BARRY MEIER

Published: October 20, 2011

Published: September 30, 2011

New York Times

Injury From Metal Debris in Artificial Hips

All hip implants shed particles as they wear. Over time, debris from plastic components can lead to bone loss and device loosening. But in some patients, researchers believe, metallic debris, which is finer and greater in volume, can set off a different, more aggressive response.Related Article »

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