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Generation of wear particles and metal ions are the main concerns associated with metal on metal bearings. The following section provides the reader with an understanding of how wear debris and the wear process contribute to generation of metal ions.
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Daniel, J., Kamali, A. (2009). Corrosion and Its Contribution to Metal Release. In: McMinn, D.J.W. (eds) Modern Hip Resurfacing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-088-9_5
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