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Biomarkers of Hip Implant Function

A comprehensive overview of the current evidence regarding the use of blood biomarkers to assess hip implant performance and toxicity risk

Ilona Swiatkowska (Edited by)

9780128215968

Paperback, published 23 January 2023

292 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.45 kg

Approx.280 pages

Part I: Foundational information 1. Introduction to hip implants and biomarker testing Ilona Swiatkowska, Shiraz A. Sabah, Laura-Maria Horga and Alister J. Hart 2. Degradation of metal hip implants Andrew R. Beadling, Anne Neville and Michael G. Bryant 3. Implant metals and their potential toxicity Ilona Swiatkowska

Part II: Assessing hip implant function and risk of local and systemic adverse reactions 4. Markers of hip implant degradation: analytical considerations and clinical interpretation Pascal-Andre Vendittoli, Angela Styhler and Ilona Swiatkowska 5. Biomarkers of compromised implant fixation Reshid Berber, Benjamin Bloch, Peter James and Andrew Manktelow 6. Biomarkers of periprosthetic joint infection Marc-Olivier Kiss and Vincent Masse 7. Hip implants and systemic cobalt toxicity: a comprehensive review with case studies Ilona  Swiatkowska, Obakanyin J. Akinfosile, Ravindra V. Badhe, Mark Barba, Mathew T. Mathew and Divya Bijukumar

Part III: Translational effect of biomarker research on clinical practice 8. Clinical guidelines on the use of biomarkers for surveillance of hip replacements Harry Hothi, Reshid Berber, Shiraz A. Sabah and Alister J. Hart

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]

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