Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses

Types of prosthetic joints in which both wear surfaces of the joint coupling are metallic.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Types of prosthetic joints in which both wear surfaces of the joint coupling are metallic.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Joint Prosthese, Metal-on-Metal
  • Joint Prostheses, Metal-on-Metal
  • Metal on Metal Joint Prostheses
  • Metal-on-Metal Joint Prosthese
  • Prosthese, Metal-on-Metal Joint
  • Prostheses, Metal-on-Metal Joint
  • Metal-on-Metal Implant Bearings
  • Bearing, Metal-on-Metal Implant
  • Bearings, Metal-on-Metal Implant
  • Implant Bearing, Metal-on-Metal
  • Implant Bearings, Metal-on-Metal
  • Metal on Metal Implant Bearings
  • Metal-on-Metal Implant Bearing

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Joint Prosthesis (1973-2012)

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  1. E07w.695w.400w.705

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061825. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061825
  2. Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73500026