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Metal-on-metal hip replacements are not associated with cancer risk but they may need a long-term follow up to be able to establish proven facts, says the initial report from the UK National Joint Registry, quoting insights from its seven-year assessment. Although there are increased levels of cobalt and chromium in the patient’s blood, an article found in a website asserted that there is no early link to cancer from this malady.

 

DePuy Pinnacle MoM hip replacements are known to cause pain, swelling and immobility in patients but many medical professionals feared that the metal particles found in the blood may also increase the risk of cancer. You may read Study Shows Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Devices Not Linked to Cancer for its complete story.