G'day from down under,

Wifey has been bearing a lot of pain from an arthritic hip.

Long story short - she gets a new titanium one on Monday.

Now we hear  - from some 'friend' ! - of metallosis -  'leaking" of titanium into the body.  An article off wikipedia  [supposedly]  states "estimated 5% of metal implants over the past 40 years" have been affected.

Frankly I do not believe that ONE in TWENTY [5%] of implant recipients have problems. 

Question -  WHO did the "estimate"?

I know lots of people with artificial hip and knee joints - all fit and healthy.

Anyone like to comment on the above?

Funny story to conclude.! A fiesty old relative in her late eighties had a hip replacement. Doctor came in and observed her asleep - or so he thought!

Comment from Doc to the on duty nurse - "That will see that old biddy out!"  Opening one eye she retorted "I'll see you out, sonny!"