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More than 50,000 Britons with MoM hips told to have X-rays and blood tests

Concerns have been repeatedly raised about metal-on-metal devices, with watchdogs previously recommending patients with particular types of implant, or troublesome symptoms, to undergo tests.  But the new advice means 56,000 patients - every single person with such implants - is being asked to undergo a series of medical tests, to establish whether they are suffering muscle or bone damage, and metal toxicity.  Read more here.

 

Last modified: Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:13:18 BST