Reports earlier this year from worldwide media outlets cited concerns over metal-on-metal implants, and DePuy issued a warning letter associated with its ASR acetabular cups. DePuy’s and Biomet’s metal-on-metal implants have been associated with the highest degree of surgeon satisfaction, according to the release.
Analysts from MRG said the 25 percent represented a small minority of orthopedic surgeons, most of whom were “devoted fans” of metal-on-metal implants due to a better range of motion, low revision rates and overall good success, according to the release.
Read the release on metal-on-metal hip implants.
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