What is metallosis?

Metal-on-metal prosthetic implants can shed microscopic metal debris into the body, causing metallosis or metal poisoning. Some symptoms include, inflammation at the site, pain, and failure of the prosthetic implant.

How do members experience metallosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with metallosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for metallosis*

Who has metallosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 3
50s 4
60s 4
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 11