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November/December 2010 OTE200 survey

Issue: Issue 6 2010

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Which term do you think best describes a patient’s noted reaction to metal ions or debris generated following the implantation of a metal prosthesis, characterized by symptoms such as pain, inflammation and instability?

There is much confusion on this topic. In terms of groin pain, all four answers might be possible but are related to each other in some patients.

A consensus on the area is warranted.

– Søren Overgaard, MD, DmSc
Professor, Head of Research
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Odense University Hospital, Denmark

A note from the editors:

The OTE200 is a group of approximately 200 European orthopaedic practitioners, educators and researchers whose opinions we poll each month. If you would like to be considered for membership, please send a request to ote@wyanokegroup.com.