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Concern is mounting for New Zealanders with metal hip replacements, following a British investigation that revealed the dangers of 'metal-on-metal' (MoM) hip replacements. Metal hip replacements can cause problems if friction between the metal ball and cup occurs, causing small metal filings to break off the fitting and enter the blood stream – a potentially toxic outcome.
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