Dr. Jacobs Discusses Metal on Metal Hip Replacements

The recent FDA recall of one type of Metal on Metal hip replacement leaves many questioning their own hip replacement procedure. Dr. Joshua Jacobs, hip and knee reconstruction and replacement specialist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, was featured on the Diane Rehm Show on WAMU, 88.5 to discuss metal on metal hip replacements and why they sometimes fail.

Dr. Jacobs explained that a very small, finite amount of debris can be caused by everyday wear of all implants; however in some Metal on Metal implants the debris released can be excessive and cause a local tissue response that can lead to pain, loosening and sometimes even bone loss.

Listen to the full segment at: thedianerehmshow.org