Living With and Treating Metallosis of Hip
Dealing with metallosis of hip wasn't exactly on your radar when you signed up for joint replacement surgery, but it's a complication that some patients face when metal components in the joint start to wear down. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but in reality, it's a very physical, often painful condition where tiny metal particles flake off an implant and settle into the surrounding tissue. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the diagnosis or just suspect something isn't right with your hip, you aren't alone. ...