For those who are handling DePuy ASR recalled hip implants, you will want to watch for signs that your client has metallosis. If you are not familiar with the condition, here is an article that you can read that discusses metallosis: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/88/6/1183
This is what metallosis looks like:
Patients should demand blood work from their doctors to determine their chromium and cobalt levels. This is a serious condition that needs to be recognized and treated.
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