Resumen
Total hip arthroplasty is a well-established orthopaedic procedure, the use of which is on the increase worldwide. Since implants used in arthroplasty are usually made of metals including cobalt, chromium and titanium. These metals have since been classified as potentially carcinogenic and may cause cancers in humans. This retrospective study aimed to investigate whether patients with hip implants have a higher risk of developing any type of cancer. The findings will better inform patients and doctors about the risks and benefits of the type of implants and if patients with implants are at a higher risk of malignancy, then patients with implants may benefit from closer medical monitoring.