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Novel implant coating does not reduce metal ion concentration following TKA
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Novel implant coating does not reduce metal ion concentration following TKA
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Int Orthop. 2013 Oct;37(10):1925-31

126 patients who underwent a primary unconstrained total knee arthroplasty participated in this study to determine the effectiveness of an Advance Surface coating on reducing metal ion concentrations in the plasma due to corrosion of the metal implant. Concentrations of cobalt, chromium, molybdenum and nickel were assessed as well as functional outcomes at one year. The results suggested improved function in patients with both implants and no differences in ion concentrations.

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OrthoEvidence. Novel implant coating does not reduce metal ion concentration following TKA. ACE Report. 2014;4(1):8. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/novel-implant-coating-does-not-reduce-metal-ion-concentration-following-tka

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