Metal Hip Prosthesis Causing Cobalt Intoxication (IMAGE)

The Lancet_DELETED

Metal Hip Prosthesis Causing Cobalt Intoxication

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Metal hip prosthesis is causing cobalt intoxication. The metal head with hole was removed due to severe metal loss.

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© <i>The Lancet</i> / Juergen Schaefer

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