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Symptoms of cobalt poisoning?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 18, 2022 | Replies (11)
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@chadessa

This is very helpful. I’m sorry all that happened to you. What metals and what were your levels and how long was it since your initial surgery?

My implant wasn’t recalled as far as I have found. My issue seems to be stem/ball, not ball/cup. I’m still getting tests done to try to understand what is going on. One doc says it is a rare complication.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 18, 2022

I have no recollection of the metal levels - it was 12 years ago, and began happening within one year of surgery, although my surgeon as well kept saying it was not an issue. Revision was done at 5 years, that was 11 years ago. As of this May the ortho says everything looks great, and I have never a problem with the new, titanium, ceramic & poly version.
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