Your genes may predict loosening of device

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The article says that persons with certain genetic markers have three times the chance of premature loosening of their orthopedic implant if they have the 2G Allele of the MMP-1 Gene. This can be determined through DNA analysis. >>> Always up for new information.... sounds interesting~ thanks for the site 2 not seen it before.

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The article says that persons with certain genetic markers have three

times the chance of premature loosening of their orthopedic implant if

they have the 2G Allele of the MMP-1 Gene. This can be determined

through DNA analysis.

The researchers intend to study further genetic markers.