Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the ongoing debate regarding metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings in hip implants, focusing on insights from a panel of surgeons and a tribologist. Key issues addressed include the differences in practices between the United States and other countries, the need for additional data fields in hip implant registries, and optimal follow-up regimens for asymptomatic patients with MoM implants. The surgeons share their perspectives on the historical evolution and current considerations related to the use of MoM bearings, particularly emphasizing stability, patient quality of life, and monitoring of serum metal ion levels.