Rockford University

Evaluating the Potential Cardiac Toxicity of Implant-Derived Metal Ions and Particles Using H9C2 and Stem Cell Model

Abstract Total hip replacement (THR) remains a widely performed orthopedic procedure; however, degradation of cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy components can release leachates containing metallic ions and nanoparticles into the body over time. These metal degradation pro...