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Heavy metals blood test results for Metal on Metal hip joint

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 6, 2023 | Replies (97)
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@murphy7100

I have had 1 implant removed and the other will be scheduled later this fall.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 1, 2023

Wonderful. Can you tell me what led to the discovery that you have metallosis?
Did they replace the joint it with a newer implant? Was there apparent joint or tissue damage from the metal? How is your recovery going?
Ooh - that's a lot of questions...
Sue

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