Cobalt metabolism and toxicology are summarized. The biological functions of cobalt are
updated in the light of recent understanding of cobalt interference with the sensing in almost …

Lately, concerns have arisen following the use of large metal-on-metal bearings in hip
replacements owing to reports of catastrophic soft-tissue reactions resulting in implant failure …

There is widespread concern regarding the incidence of adverse soft-tissue reactions after
metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement. Recent National Joint Registry data have shown …

Recent alarming joint registry data highlighting increased revision rates has prompted
further research into the area of metal-on-metal hip replacements and resurfacings. This …

Graphene‐based materials (GBM) have outstanding properties that have proven highly
beneficial in several proof‐of‐concept investigations on their biomedical potential. They can …

Arthritis is a leading cause of disability, and when nonoperative methods have failed, a
prosthetic implant is a cost-effective and clinically successful treatment. Metal-on-metal …

Peri-articular soft-tissue masses or 'pseudotumours' can occur after large-diameter metal-on-
metal (MoM) resurfacing of the hip and conventional total hip replacement (THR). Our aim …

After the rapid growth in the use of CoCrMo metal-on-metal hip replacements since the
second generation was introduced circa 1990, metal-on-metal hip replacements have …

Cobalt-containing alloys are useful for orthopedic applications due to their low volumetric
wear rates, corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength, hardness, and fatigue …

Abstract Cobalt–chromium–molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy, used for over five decades in
orthopedic implants, may corrode and release wear debris into the body during use. These …