[Assessment of the level of metal ions in the blood of patients after hip resurfacing--preliminary report].

Introduction: Metal-on-metal bearings characterize lower wear than metal-poly, lower fracture risk than ceramics and they allow for the manufacturing of large diameter heads. The metal ion release from the bearings is the the major concern of these articulations.

Material: The study group consisted of 16 patients who underwent hip resurfacing with Durom implant and had minimum 1 year follow-up period.