Module 15 2022

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MDR history – how did we get here?

• Metal-on-metal hip implants (2012)

• Stemmed MOM hip implants for younger osteoarthritis patients • Larger head (ball) size (≥36 mm) higher failure rate compared to ceramic-on ceramic or metal-on-polyethylene • 35% US hip replacements in 2009 were MOM • Release of cobalt and chromium

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