In one page succinctly describe the arguments in favor and against the use of the following bearing surface combinations

In one page succinctly describe the arguments in favor and against the use of the following bearing surface combinations

In one page succinctly describe the arguments in favor and against the use of the following bearing surface combinations: 1) metal on plastic, 2) metal on metal, 3) metal on ceramic, in a 35 year-old patient who was involved in a car accident 2 years ago leading to a hip fracture and subsequently developed avascular necrosis of the hip (AVN) with collapse of the femoral head.

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Different pediatric conditions of the hip require diversity in managing the conditions. It is however worth noting that a number of complications have been witnessed upon hip resurfacing.

Discussion

            Metal on metal treatment has shown great outcomes in managing hip injuries. Statistics indicate that 88% of patients who have had metal on metal had no complains of anterior thigh pain neither did they have any slight limping on follow up. None of the patients had a requirement of revising the stem. Only 1% required loosening. Conclusively,……………….