(Reuters) - Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause soft-tissue damage and pain, which could lead to further surgery to replace the implant, the U.S. health regulator said, following several recalls of ...

Tribological analysis of artificial hip joints encompasses detailed investigations into the mechanisms of friction, wear, and lubrication that govern the performance and longevity of hip prostheses.

(Reuters) - Zimmer Holdings Inc said it received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration citing problems with manufacturing and testing processes for artificial hip devices made at ...