# Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

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  "title": "Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty",
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This cluster of papers focuses on advancements in hip arthroplasty techniques and materials, including the use of metal-on-metal bearings, the impact of wear particles and osteolysis, implant failure and revision surgery, as well as the potential health effects of cobalt toxicity. It also explores minimally invasive approaches and the management of femoral fractures associated with hip replacements.

Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap.

Source: https://openalex.org/T10512

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