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    Effects of metal-on-metal wear on the host immune system and infection in hip arthroplasty

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    Methods We reviewed the available literature on the influence of degradation products of MOM bearings in total hip arthroplasties on infection risk. Results Wear products were found to influence the risk of infection by hampering the immune system, by inhibiting or accelerating bacterial growth, and by a possible antibiotic resistance and heavy metal co-selection mechanism. Interpretation Whether or not the combined effects of MOM wear products make MOM bearings less or more prone to infection requires investigation in the near future

    Low back pain in older adults: risk factors, management options and future directions

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    Circumferential arthrodesis using PEEK cages in degenerative lumbar pathology

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    Transversal fractures of the upper sacrum: anatomical analysis - practical deductions

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    Animal study of a bioresorbable lumbar interbody fusion cage

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