Metallosis on Tissues and Serum Metal Levels in Children
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Updated: | 3/21/2019 |
| Start Date: | December 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | July 2020 |
Effect of Metallosis on Tissues and Serum Metal Levels in Children With Orthopedic Implants
Slightly elevated blood metal levels have been found in adults undergoing hip and knee
replacement. It is unknown whether pediatric patients with metal implant(plates/screws/rods)
have elevated blood metal levels. This may have an impact on practice if children have high
blood metal levels with routine orthopedic implants. If researchers find elevated metal
levels, they may recommend patients to have the plates removed or may switch to a different
type of metal. Further work on this topic is needed.
replacement. It is unknown whether pediatric patients with metal implant(plates/screws/rods)
have elevated blood metal levels. This may have an impact on practice if children have high
blood metal levels with routine orthopedic implants. If researchers find elevated metal
levels, they may recommend patients to have the plates removed or may switch to a different
type of metal. Further work on this topic is needed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 4 years - 18 years
- Stainless steel, titanium or titanium-alloy based implants, scheduled for surgery
- De novo surgery where titanium implant placement
Exclusion Criteria:
- Concomitant infection
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