Chronic inflammation, joint replacement and malignant lymphoma

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jan;90(1):7-10. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.90B1.19823.

Abstract

This paper considers the increased risk of the development of lymphoma in patients with chronic inflammatory disease who undergo metal-on-metal arthroplasty.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / adverse effects*
  • Chromium / poisoning
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cobalt / poisoning
  • Denmark
  • Female
  • Finland
  • Heavy Metal Poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / complications*
  • Joint Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Leukocyte Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Lymphocytes / chemistry
  • Lymphoma / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • New Zealand
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sweden

Substances

  • Chromium
  • Cobalt