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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients
Thousands of patients with “metal on metal” artificial hips are likely to face further X-rays and blood tests after fresh concerns were raised about their safety.
The Health Service Executive has sent a safety alert issued last month by UK regulators to all hospitals in the State, including private hospitals.
The alert says patients in the UK should undergo medical tests to establish whether they are suffering muscle or bone damage, and metal toxicity.
The British Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency says patients who have metal-on-metal hips need to be regularly reviewed as some may develop soft tissue reactions related to their implant. Read more here.
Last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:32:50 BST