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Feature

Commentary: Metal on metal hips

BMJ 2011; 342 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d3009 (Published 14 May 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;342:d3009

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Provision for Revision?

Implant problems continue to haunt us. Could it be that there is
failure of the design and innovation process in addition to problems with
regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance?

Would a form of warranty help improve confidence and help meet the
costs of failure?

chandrurc@gmail.com

Competing interests: No competing interests

21 May 2011
Chandru R Chandrasekar
doctor, management consultant
independent