Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses

Types of prosthetic joints in which both wear surfaces of the joint coupling are metallic.

Also Known As:

Metal-on-Metal Implant Bearings; Bearing, Metal-on-Metal Implant; Bearings, Metal-on-Metal Implant; Implant Bearing, Metal-on-Metal; Implant Bearings, Metal-on-Metal; Joint Prosthese, Metal-on-Metal; Joint Prostheses, Metal-on-Metal; Metal on Metal Implant Bearings; Metal on Metal Joint Prostheses; Metal-on-Metal Implant Bearing; Metal-on-Metal Joint Prosthese; Prosthese, Metal-on-Metal Joint; Prostheses, Metal-on-Metal Joint

Networked: 1 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies
- Prostheses and Implants: 21690
  - Joint Prosthesis: 397
    - Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses: 1

Experts

1.	Gawkrodger, D J: 1 article (06/2003)

Related Diseases

1.	Hypersensitivity (Allergy) 06/01/2003 - "Metal sensitivities and orthopaedic implants revisited: the potential for metal allergy with the new metal-on-metal joint prostheses."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Metals