Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy associated with elevated serum cobalt and accelerated wear of a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing

Authors

Tahsin M. Rahman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Deborah J. Hall
Brian Darrith, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Songyun Liu
Joshua J. Jacobs
Robin Pourzal
Craig D. Silverton, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Rahman TM, Hall DJ, Darrith B, Liu S, Jacobs JJ, Pourzal R, and Silverton CD. Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy associated with elevated serum cobalt and accelerated wear of a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15(6).

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-27-2022

Publication Title

BMJ Case Rep

Abstract

A man in his late 30s developed non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy due to systemic cobalt toxicity associated with accelerated bearing surface wear from metal-on-metal hip resurfacing implanted in the previous 6 years. Following revision arthroplasty, the patient regained baseline cardiac function. Cobalt-induced cardiomyopathy is a grave condition that deserves early consideration due to potentially irreversible morbidity. We present this case to increase awareness, facilitate early detection and emphasise the need for research into the diagnosis and management of at-risk patients.

Medical Subject Headings

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; Cardiomyopathies; Cobalt; Hip Prosthesis; Humans; Male; Metal-on-Metal Joint Prostheses; Metals; Prosthesis Design; Prosthesis Failure

PubMed ID

35760505

Volume

15

Issue

6