The Evidence for the Safety and Efficacy of Metal-On-Metal Hip Prostheses

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The essay examines the long-standing use of metal-on-metal hip prostheses since the 1960s, highlighting a lack of thorough safety and efficacy reviews. Recent failures of these implants have raised significant health concerns, prompting a literature review that reveals varied findings. Clinical studies have been conducted to evaluate the technology's effectiveness, with particular attention to the potential release of toxic substances into patients’ bodies, which poses serious health risks associated with these implants.