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Table 2 Median concentrations (μg/l) and ranges (μg/l) for chromium and cobalt ions in both whole blood and synovial fluid

From: Analysis of bearing wear, whole blood and synovial fluid metal ion concentrations and histopathological findings in patients with failed ASR hip resurfacings

Metal ion

Whole blood

Range

Synovial fluid

Range

Chromium

9.7

0.5–93.9

701

7.0–52360

Cobalt

15.4

0.7–224.7

281.5

27.0–14870

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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